Dynasty & Redraft: RB Derrick Henry, Titans

[JamesTheScot 85]

That's an unfortunate auto-correct.

It was from my phone, so I guess RBs becomes Arabs in Apple world!

First thing I thought was that you were trying to reference Arabians...as in the horse...which is similar in concept to thoroughbreds.

So I was thinking "that's a little off the beaten path, but I can see where he's going with it".

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Derrick Henry Is One of 2016 NFL Draft's Easiest Projections

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This guy is gonna bust.

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Scouting director: Jets, Cowboys among fits for Derrick Henry

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NFL draft: How far might Alabama running back Derrick Henry slip?

[Biabreakable 5,097]

The rumor that the Vikings are interested in Henry so early (Feb 10) has me thinking that the likelyhood of them drafting Henry is very low. Otherwise there would be no rumor about it.

Silly season stuff.

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NFL Draft Scouts' take: Derrick Henry

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Senior Bowl executive director Phil Savage expects Alabama RB Derrick Henry to run the 40-yard dash in under 4.50 seconds.

 

Savage refers to Henry as a "humble giant" and adds that he "never saw him angled off or caught from behind." We're on-board with this assessment, no matter how much it seems to defy the laws of physics. The 6-foot-3, 238-pounder showed a consistent second-level burst and some of his most impressive runs of the season came when he simply ran away from the pursuing secondary. An NFL college scouting director indicated on Monday that he could envision Henry playing for the Saints, Patriots, Jets, Cowboys or Vikings. Just as interesting--if not more--than Henry's possible 40-yard time, his performance in agility drills like the three-cone drill. If he can convince scouts he's not just a strong straight-line runner, that could lead to him possibly cracking the back of the first round in April, though the second round remains his most likely selection window.

 

 

Source: Phil Savage on Twitter 

Feb 22 - 11:44 PM

 

[Xue 245]

For those who think Henry is "slow":

 

[Borden 1,078]

38 minutes ago, Xue said:

For those who think Henry is "slow":

 

I didn't think anyone thought he was slow. 

What do you think the chances are he runs under 4.5? I think there's about a 50/50 chance he runs under. 

[zeeshan2 350]

Came in at 247 pounds at the combine measurement. 

Last time a RB over 225 pounds led the league in rushing was Shaun Alexander in 2002 who was also a 'Bama back

[Borden 1,078]

7 minutes ago, zeeshan2 said:

Came in at 247 pounds at the combine measurement. 

Last time a RB over 225 pounds led the league in rushing was Shaun Alexander in 2002 who was also a 'Bama back

Can you put up a link for where ever you're following the weigh ins?

[zeeshan2 350]

2 minutes ago, Borden said:

Can you put up a link for where ever you're following the weigh ins?

Sure its a tweet though:

 

CollegeFootball 24/7 ‎@NFL_CFB

#NFLCombine RB measurements

Heaviest: Derrick Henry (247 lbs)
Lightest: Tyler Ervin (192 lbs)

9:29 AM - 24 Feb 2016

[Borden 1,078]

Just now, zeeshan2 said:

Sure its a tweet though:

 

CollegeFootball 24/7 ‎@NFL_CFB

#NFLCombine RB measurements

Heaviest: Derrick Henry (247 lbs)
Lightest: Tyler Ervin (192 lbs)

9:29 AM - 24 Feb 2016

Just on Twitter? Sorry I thought you were watching or following a live blog or something. 

I have a long day of waiting for phone calls/sitting on hold ahead of me. 

[zeeshan2 350]

5 minutes ago, Borden said:

Just on Twitter? Sorry I thought you were watching or following a live blog or something. 

I have a long day of waiting for phone calls/sitting on hold ahead of me. 

It's ok; yea that twitter account is really good for following the combine

[zeeshan2 350]

Matt Miller 

 

✔‎@nfldraftscout

Alabama RB Derrick Henry: 6'2 1/2", 247 lbs, but only 8 3/4" hands

10:32 AM - 24 Feb 2016

[Borden 1,078]

Hands are a bit small but I don't see that being much of an issue. The 247 might be though. If he's looking soft/sloppy that will be a major concern because of what Eddie Lacy did this year. Even if it's all muscle it will still be a point of concern. Unless he destroys the 40 and 3 cone. 

[spreagle 85]

Hands are a bit small?  Hands are way too small so he's almost off my draft list.   At 195 lbs my hands are Gronk-sized 10.5"+ and I can't imagine hands almost 2 inches smaller on a guy 50 pounds heavier than me.   He must be missing half a thumb.  

 

 

[zeeshan2 350]

To compare to some prospects hand size:
Adrian Peterson: 9 1/2"
Jamaal Charles: 9 1/8"
Le'Veon Bell: 9 5/8"
Eddie Lacy: 9 1/2"
Todd Gurley: 10"
Zeke Elliott: 10 1/4"
Carlos Hyde: 9 5/8"

 

However Henry only fumbled four time on 406 touches this past season. I am not pro nor against Henry; just getting both sides in. 

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2016 NFL Combine: Derrick Henry must answer big questions

[Gandalf 520]

Are there actual data that hand size leads to more fumbles? Or is this just people's gut feel. I think way too simplistic of an argument to say well he's got small hands so avoid him. People say this all the time but is it actually true? Show me some data on this someone.

Edited February 25, 2016 by Gandalf

[kneeshooter 166]

Other random prospects fumbles/handsize:

Elliott	1	10 1/4
Collins	5	9 1/4
Dixon	4	9 1/2
Booker	3	8 5/8
Howard	1	9
Prosise	5	8 1/2
Perkins	1	9
Drake	1	9 3/4
Madden	0	9 3/8
Ferguson	1	9

 

 

Edited February 25, 2016 by kneeshooter

[zeeshan2 350]

Matt Miller 

 

✔‎@nfldraftscout

Derrick Henry weighed in heavier than all but one fullback at the Combine. Quayvon Hicks at 259.

5:15 PM - 24 Feb 2016

[gump 2,039]

5 hours ago, Gandalf said:

Are there actual data that hand size leads to more fumbles? Or is this just people's gut feel. I think way too simplistic of an argument to say well he's got small hands so avoid him. People say this all the time but is it actually true? Show me some data on this someone.

What about arm length? Henry's got an inch+ on every other good prospect.  Mean anything, other than being a part of that brutal stiff arm?

[Dr. Octopus 15,724]

6 hours ago, Gandalf said:

Are there actual data that hand size leads to more fumbles? Or is this just people's gut feel. I think way too simplistic of an argument to say well he's got small hands so avoid him. People say this all the time but is it actually true? Show me some data on this someone.

I think the whole process has gone way too far.

[bostonfred 30,103]

I can't imagine having to run a 40 yard dash with literally millions of dollars at stake on the final fraction of a second on a stop watch.  If he breaks 4.5, he's a first or second round pick.  If he doesn't,  that weight could make him drop like a rock in the draft.   

[Borden 1,078]

10 minutes ago, Dr. Octopus said:

I think the whole process has gone way too far.

I agree. However, I think that certain drills and measurements are helpful for certain positions. Is arm length helpful for an OL? Most likely. How much does a 40 time matter for an OL? Zero. The 40 for OL is more of a funny goof around event. 

[Borden 1,078]

2 minutes ago, bostonfred said:

I can't imagine having to run a 40 yard dash with literally millions of dollars at stake on the final fraction of a second on a stop watch.  If he breaks 4.5, he's a first or second round pick.  If he doesn't,  that weight could make him drop like a rock in the draft.   

When they put the 40 runs all into one video and you see the gap between a 4.34 and a 4.61 it does make some sense as to why it's important for certain positions. 

*Side note: Beware of these videos as sometimes they are made wrong. There was a bad one made last year. This contradicts my point but I'd rather error on this side of honest and wrong than deceitful in any way. 

[Dr. Octopus 15,724]

8 minutes ago, Borden said:

I agree. However, I think that certain drills and measurements are helpful for certain positions. Is arm length helpful for an OL? Most likely. How much does a 40 time matter for an OL? Zero. The 40 for OL is more of a funny goof around event. 

It's more the level of minutia and over analysis that is starting to bug me. I agree some drills and measurables certainly have at least some level of merit, but even the way a tenth of a second in a run from a starting position not even seen on a football field is treated like gospel is getting a bit out of hand.

With the said, I'll watch all I can and absorb every bit of information of course.

 

[flysack 729]

Wouldn't hand size really only be a negative for catching passes. If he has smaller hands, but they're strong, who cares? He'll still hold onto the football well as long as he uses good technique (cradles it against his forearm, etc.).

[Dr. Octopus 15,724]

3 minutes ago, flysack said:

Wouldn't hand size really only be a negative for catching passes. If he has smaller hands, but they're strong, who cares? He'll still hold onto the football well as long as he uses good technique (cradles it against his forearm, etc.).

I'd tend to agree. RB's don't really carry the ball using just their hand(s). In fact it's poor form when they do.

[petekrum 369]

Henry is a guy I'm avoiding in all my rookie drafts. 

[Milkman 2,348]

If he runs fast i'll be happy to draft him. Would like to see all his times and see what kind of athlete he is.

[mikel2014 134]

4 hours ago, flysack said:

Wouldn't hand size really only be a negative for catching passes. If he has smaller hands, but they're strong, who cares? He'll still hold onto the football well as long as he uses good technique (cradles it against his forearm, etc.).

Be careful. Next year they might start measuring forearm circumference. ... Now that I think of it. I actually wouldn't mind seeing thigh circumference with running backs. Might be toeing the line of helpful and creepy. 

[DropKick 1,088]

1 hour ago, mikel2014 said:

Be careful. Next year they might start measuring forearm circumference. ... Now that I think of it. I actually wouldn't mind seeing thigh circumference with running backs. Might be toeing the line of helpful and creepy. 

You're wasting your time with forearm and thigh circumference.  Sack displacement... that is the next gen stat of the future! 

[ZWK 1,969]

1 hour ago, DropKick said:

You're wasting your time with forearm and thigh circumference.  Sack displacement... that is the next gen stat of the future! 

Measuring specific body parts is so last decade. They should just take an anatomically-complete millimeter-precise 3D body scan of each player, and make the information available online. Then analytics folks who want to look at specific attributes like thigh circumference could extract that measurement. Folks who want to find historically comparable players could calculate full-body similarity scores. Folks who want to compare quarterbacks' leadership attributes could do that. Everybody wins; there is no downside.

[DropKick 1,088]

5 minutes ago, ZWK said:

Measuring specific body parts is so last decade. They should just take an anatomically-complete millimeter-precise 3D body scan of each player, and make the information available online. Then analytics folks who want to look at specific attributes like thigh circumference could extract that measurement. Folks who want to find historically comparable players could calculate full-body similarity scores. Folks who want to compare quarterbacks' leadership attributes could do that. Everybody wins; there is no downside.

Too complicated when you can guage everything, including coaching, on sack displacement.

I can hear an announcer now... "Wow - they converted!  How do you go for it on 4th and 1 from your own 16 yard line?  That takes big balls!  You know, it's said he has the largest sack displacement since Holden McGroin measured 18.3 cubic inches in the 2019 combine...

[Borden 1,078]

I think you guys should start your new combine here 

I will be available for assistance in the measurements. 

Edited February 26, 2016 by Borden

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Alabama RB Derrick Henry indicated that he views his draft position " like an underdog, working [his] way up."

 

Henry's using his second-round evaluation from the draft advisory committee as motivation. Said the Heisman Trophy winner, "I just use it as fuel every day." The 6-foot-3, 247-pound Tide product could sneak into the first round of this spring's draft, but he understands that there's still work to do in convincing scouts. "The questions are my quickness, catching the ball, my protection. I definitely want to get better at that and showcase what I can do," Henry said. Last weekend, a college scouting director tossed out the Patriots, Panthers, Saints, Jets and Vikings as potential nice fits for the Bama boomer.

 

 

Source: al.com

Feb 25 - 8:57 PM

 

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Josh Norris @JoshNorris

Derrick Henry just posted a 37" vertical at 247 lbs.

[Milkman 2,348]

Nice vert for 250!

[Milkman 2,348]

10'10 broad jump for Henry. He smashed Elliot in the jumps. Pretty sure I'll have Henry ranked higher than Elliot after today's performance. He's bigger/more explosive and he might be faster in the 40. He's the better athlete. 

Edited February 26, 2016 by Milkman

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Dane Brugler @dpbrugler

Derrick Henry runs unofficial 4.54 on first 40-yard dash attempt.

 

 

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Josh Norris @JoshNorris

Derrick Henry 1st unofficial forty: 4.54. 10 yd of 1.61

 

[Milkman 2,348]

4.54 at 247 is perfectly fine. I liked the start. Looked explosive. 

[gianmarco 28,012]

Actually listed him at 4.51 on the NFL.com site

[Milkman 2,348]

4.52 on the second run for Henry. Excited to see his 3 cone. He's shaping up as a beast though. 

[Hankmoody 3,755]

And an absurd 10'10" in the broad jump.  None of which helps him with lateral quickness, which I think will doom his ceiling as a runner.

[-CE- 68]

It's now got an unofficial time for Derek Henry at 4.45 in the 40 yard dash... .01 faster than Elliott.  

http://www.nfl.com/combine/tracker#day=friday

http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/derrick-henry?id=2555221

 

Edited February 26, 2016 by -CE-

[tone1oc 902]

16 minutes ago, Hankmoody said:

And an absurd 10'10" in the broad jump.  None of which helps him with lateral quickness, which I think will doom his ceiling as a runner.

Yep, I'm really interested in the short shuttle and 3 cone scores