Derrick Lamar Henry Jr., popularly known as Derrick Henry, is an American football player who has demonstrated his skills and talent playing as a running back in the National Football League. Following a successful eight-season stint with his former team, the Tennessee Titans (who selected him as the 45th overall pick in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft) he made a significant move by joining the Baltimore Ravens, signing a two-year contract in March 2024.
Born in Yulee, he enrolled at Yulee High School, where he played high school football as the running back for the Yulee Hornets. Graduating as a five-star recruit, he committed to play college football for the University of Alabama. Unsurprisingly, Henry laid a strong foundation for a promising career in the NFL during his college football years, representing the Alabama Crimson Tide from 2013 to 2015. Boasting a list of accolades and achievements, he clinched several prestigious honors such as the Heisman Trophy, Maxwell Award, Doak Walker Award, and Walter Camp Award in 2015.
Throughout his NFL career until the 2023 season, he has steadily solidified his status as a solid running back. For his outstanding performance, he earned notable recognition in the league. In 2020, he was honored as the NFL Offensive Player of the Year and was selected for the First-team All-Pro. Additionally, his performance earned him a spot on the Second-team All-Pro in 2019. Furthermore, he has earned four Pro Bowl selections, highlighting his contribution to the team’s success.
Derrick Henry Salary
As mentioned in his current contract with the Ravens, Henry is set to earn a base salary of $1,210,000 in 2024 according to Sportrac. Additionally, he will receive a signing bonus of $ 7,790,000, with a projected cap hit for the year of $5,105,000 and a dead cap value of $9,000,000.
His current contract with the Ravens is a two-year deal valued at $16 million, including a signing bonus of $ 7,790,000, a guaranteed amount of $9,000,000 and an average annual salary of $8,000,000.
How Much Money Has Derrick Henry Made in the NFL?
Henry has earned an estimated total of $56,407,928 as his career earnings throughout his eight seasons in the NFL with the Titans according to Spotrac. The estimated breakdown of his total earnings is as follows:
YEAR | SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | ROSTER BONUS | RESTRUCTURE BONUS | INCENTIVE | EARNINGS |
2016 | $450,000 | $2,133,038 | - | - | - | $2,583,038 |
2017 | $695,815 | - | - | - | - | $695,815 |
2018 | $941,630 | - | - | - | - | $941,630 |
2019 | $1,187,445 | - | - | - | - | $1,187,445 |
2020 | $3,000,000 | $12,000,000 | - | - | $500,000 | $15,500,000 |
2021 | $10,500,000 | - | - | - | - | $10,500,000 |
2022 | $4,000,000 | - | $1,000,000 | $9,000,000 | $500,000 | $14,500,000 |
2023 | $10,500,000 | - | - | - | - | $10,500,000 |
8 seasons | $31,274,890 | $14,133,038 | $1,000,000 | $9,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $56,407,928 |
FAQs on How much is Derrick Henry paid?
Q. How old is Derrick Henry?
A. Derrick Henry is 30 years old as of March 2024. He was born on January 4,1994.
A. Derrick Henry is 30 years old as of March 2024. He was born on January 4,1994.
Q. How many NFL teams has Derrick Henry been a part of?
A.Derrick Henry has been a part of two teams, including the Tennessee Titans and the Baltimore Ravens.
A.Derrick Henry has been a part of two teams, including the Tennessee Titans and the Baltimore Ravens.
Q. How tall is Derrick Henry and how much does he weigh?
A. Derrick Henry stands 6 feet 3 inches or 1.91 meters and he weighs around 247 pounds or 112 kg.
A. Derrick Henry stands 6 feet 3 inches or 1.91 meters and he weighs around 247 pounds or 112 kg.
Q. How fast is Derrick Henry?
A. Derrick Henry recorded an official time of 4.54 seconds to complete the 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine.
A. Derrick Henry recorded an official time of 4.54 seconds to complete the 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine.
