In 2022, NFL executives, coaches and scouts ranked running back Derrick Henry the No. 1 running back in the NFL. It came as no surprise on account of Henry boasting the most carries, yards and rushing touchdowns in 2019 and 2020, and an “off” season by him amounted to 937 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2021.
In 2023, Henry fell four spots, landing him at No. 5, due to his age heavy workload.
“The issue with Henry is age (29) and tread,” ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler wrote. “Entering his eighth NFL season, he has led the league in carries in three of the past four years, including 349 in 2022.