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Will Derrick Henry have the best college + pro career of any SEC RB?
Posted on 1/3/21 at 4:13 pm
Posted on 1/3/21 at 4:13 pm
He just broke a 52 yard TD. 73 yards in 15 minutes.
Heisman winner. National Champion. Eventual CFB and NFL HOF’er.
I’m not posting this as an Alabama fan bragging. I’m younger so I simply can’t think of a better example.
Heisman winner. National Champion. Eventual CFB and NFL HOF’er.
I’m not posting this as an Alabama fan bragging. I’m younger so I simply can’t think of a better example.
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Posted on 1/3/21 at 4:14 pm to AlbertMeansWell
Yes. He is an absolute freak of nature.
Posted on 1/3/21 at 4:15 pm to AlbertMeansWell
Maybe. His main competition is prob Herschel Walker, Emmitt Smith, Travis Henry, Jamal Lewis, Todd Gurley, Nick Chubb, Shaun Alexander. Pretty salty list there
Posted on 1/3/21 at 4:16 pm to AlbertMeansWell
The dudes good, but he’s no Kevin Faulk.
Posted on 1/3/21 at 4:17 pm to AlbertMeansWell
and High School. Henry has broken a record in hs, college, and pros. Decades old records at that. If he can hold up for a while(big if for rb's), he will surely break more in the nfl.
This post was edited on 1/3/21 at 4:20 pm
Posted on 1/3/21 at 4:17 pm to lsufball19
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Maybe. His main competition is prob Herschel Walker, Emmitt Smith, Travis Henry, Jamal Lewis, Todd Gurley, Nick Chubb, Shaun Alexander. Pretty salty list there
I get where you are coming from but Henry holds the SEC single season rushing record. Those others don’t. Walker is the only one with a Heisman and he didn’t have the pro career Henry has had.
Posted on 1/3/21 at 4:17 pm to AlbertMeansWell
Here are the top names that come to mind in terms of previous SEC RB's:
Emmitt Smith
Herschel
Bo
I don't know college/pro stats on those guys -- Bo/Herschel were before I watched football and Emmitt was in the NFL by the time I started watching (and I generally only pay attention to college anyway)
Emmitt Smith
Herschel
Bo
I don't know college/pro stats on those guys -- Bo/Herschel were before I watched football and Emmitt was in the NFL by the time I started watching (and I generally only pay attention to college anyway)
Posted on 1/3/21 at 4:18 pm to AlbertMeansWell
Still needs more time but he's putting a good argument the last few years. He is a monster
Posted on 1/3/21 at 4:19 pm to SpartyGator
Is it safe to say Henry is the most physical freak to ever play RB and be wildly successful at both levels?
Dude outruns cornerbacks.
Dude outruns cornerbacks.
Posted on 1/3/21 at 4:19 pm to AlbertMeansWell
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I get where you are coming from but Henry holds the SEC single season rushing record. Those others don’t. Walker is the only one with a Heisman and he didn’t have the pro career Henry has had.
Right, but Henry also has a ways to go catching those guys in their NFL careers. If the question is who had the best college/NFL careers combined, then it’s all relevant. Smith didn’t have as good of a college career but is the all-time leading rusher in NFL history with 3 super bowl rings.
And yes, Herschel Walker had a better pro career than Henry’s career so far. Walker had almost 14,000 rushing yards, 6,500 receiving yards, and 5,000 return yards in his pro football career
This post was edited on 1/3/21 at 4:25 pm
Posted on 1/3/21 at 4:21 pm to lsufball19
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Right, but Henry also has a ways to go catching those guys in their NFL careers. If the question is who had the best college/NFL careers combined, then it’s all relevant. Smith didn’t have as good of a college career but is the all-time leading rusher in NFL history with 3 super bowl rings
No arguments from me. You provided a legit response. Good to have a legit, level headed discussion here.
Posted on 1/3/21 at 4:22 pm to lsufball19
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Smith didn’t have as good of a college career
You sure about that? I remember Smith running over a good Bama defense at Legion Field back in the 80's. Hard to imagine he didn't run over other defenses in college.
This post was edited on 1/3/21 at 4:24 pm
Posted on 1/3/21 at 4:23 pm to viceman
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You sure about that?
I didn’t say it was bad. It just wasn’t as good as other SEC greats.
Posted on 1/3/21 at 4:24 pm to lsufball19
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I didn’t say it was bad. It just wasn’t as good as other SEC greats.
Oh I got ya. Like Hesrshel and Bo and the likes. I see what you are saying now.
Posted on 1/3/21 at 4:25 pm to lsufball19
Henry is putting on a clinic
Posted on 1/3/21 at 4:25 pm to AlbertMeansWell
Chubb with 50 yard TD run today as well 
Posted on 1/3/21 at 4:25 pm to AlbertMeansWell
Henry is balling the frick out
Posted on 1/3/21 at 4:26 pm to Drooley
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Chubb
Despite his injury ...still bailed my fantasy team out this year
Posted on 1/3/21 at 4:27 pm to AlbertMeansWell
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Is it safe to say Henry is the most physical freak to ever play RB and be wildly successful at both levels? Dude outruns cornerbacks.
He has impressed by improving each NFL off season. He was never the quickest lateral runner, but works his arse off. I don't usually praise Alabama players, but I am a fan.
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