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A lot of recruiting gurus had Derrick Henry playing linebacker in college

Posted on 1/4/20 at 8:52 pm
Posted by RollTide1987
Augusta, GA
Member since Nov 2009
64952 posts
Posted on 1/4/20 at 8:52 pm
And many Alabama fans thought that's what would happen when we got his signature in 2013.

It's crazy how wrong most people were about this guy.
Posted by BeeFense5
Kenner
Member since Jul 2010
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Posted on 1/4/20 at 8:53 pm to
Glad he wasn’t the typical #bamabust
Posted by SlowFlowPro
Simple Solutions to Complex Probs
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Posted on 1/4/20 at 8:53 pm to
playing LB is a better decision for all talented RBs. i made a thread about it last year
Posted by Northwestern tiger
Long Island NY
Member since Oct 2005
23483 posts
Posted on 1/4/20 at 8:53 pm to
His hair looks like a turd sticking out though.
Posted by UnoMe
Here
Member since Dec 2007
5546 posts
Posted on 1/4/20 at 8:54 pm to
That shite is nasty.., I wouldn’t want a locker by him
Posted by StupidBinder
Jawja
Member since Oct 2017
6392 posts
Posted on 1/4/20 at 8:54 pm to
He’s a good running back.

That doesn’t mean he couldn’t have been a great pass rusher.
Posted by hashtag
Comfy, AF
Member since Aug 2005
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Posted on 1/4/20 at 8:55 pm to
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It's crazy how wrong most people were about this guy.
I wouldn't say people were wrong. He'd probably be a good NFL LB also. I'd imagine a lot of fast, tough LBs could be good NFL RBs too.
Posted by St Augustine
The Pauper of the Surf
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64108 posts
Posted on 1/4/20 at 8:56 pm to
Amazing how well he’s adjusted his game to the nfl.
Posted by beantown
Nashville
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3429 posts
Posted on 1/4/20 at 8:57 pm to
Would’ve been a beast at LB probably tho....longer career too.
Posted by BBATiger
Member since Jun 2005
16517 posts
Posted on 1/4/20 at 8:58 pm to
15 games at Bama his Junior (last) year - 395 carries
15 games for Titans this year - 303 carries

Saban abused him.
Posted by Cannon
Shreveport
Member since May 2015
1613 posts
Posted on 1/4/20 at 9:39 pm to
I'm glad Devin White ended up at LB! Can you imagine how good this LSU team would be if White had stayed one more year?
Posted by easy money
Member since Feb 2005
14420 posts
Posted on 1/4/20 at 10:12 pm to
He would honestly be a great lb. Also, Moses would be a great rb. There are countless examples.
Posted by ReauxlTide222
St. Petersburg
Member since Nov 2010
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Posted on 1/4/20 at 10:15 pm to
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playing LB is a better decision for all talented RBs. i made a thread about it last year
Henry will be a dominant edge rusher when his RB days are done
Posted by MikeD
Baton Rouge
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7208 posts
Posted on 1/4/20 at 10:21 pm to
He would have been a bad arse linebacker
Posted by ReauxlTide222
St. Petersburg
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83416 posts
Posted on 1/4/20 at 10:29 pm to
He would have been a better OLB.

He’d never be blocked with that arm length + insanely superior human athleticism.
Posted by tigerskin
Member since Nov 2004
40045 posts
Posted on 1/4/20 at 10:34 pm to
6’3” 250 is a monster of a running back
Posted by cubsfan5150
Member since Nov 2007
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Posted on 1/4/20 at 10:34 pm to
Posted by slackster
Houston
Member since Mar 2009
84610 posts
Posted on 1/4/20 at 10:35 pm to
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It's crazy how wrong most people were about this guy.




Have you seen him play linebacker? How do you know he wouldn't be even better there?
Posted by Wrenchruh
Parts Unknown
Member since Sep 2012
2413 posts
Posted on 1/4/20 at 10:38 pm to
Honestly he doesn’t have the fastest first step so i’m uncertain if he would have get the off to rush the passer.
Posted by Parallax
Member since Feb 2016
1449 posts
Posted on 1/4/20 at 10:39 pm to
He's not super quick twitch, which is a lot more important for a linebacker/pass rusher.

His size makes you think he'd be better on defense, but his vision/strength make him a great RB and wouldn't be as helpful on defense, so I think he's best suited doing what he's doing now.
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