MEMPHIS, Tenn. – University of Memphis running back Darrell Henderson was drafted in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams, Friday. He was the second running back selected on day two of the draft.
A consensus 2018 NCAA All-American, Henderson led the nation last season in all-purpose yards with 2,328 yards, including 1,909 rushing yards. Henderson was a virtual first down in his junior season before declaring for the draft, averaging 9.5 yards per touch (2,204 rush/receive yards combined on 233 total touches). Henderson led the American Athletic Conference in rushing and finished second in the nation in total rushing yards and rushing yards per game (146.