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Ex-Titans RB named to Fox Sports' NFL 2020s Half-Decade Team
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Former Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry added to an already Hall of Fame-caliber resume last week. In his first season with the Baltimore Ravens last year, Tennessee's No. 45 pick in the 2016 NFL Draft shined, earning Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors.

To cap off a historic performance from Henry last season, Fox Sports named the NFL's active rushing leader to the NFL 2020's Half-Decade Team.

"Henry has rushed for at least 1,900 yards twice in the last five years (2020 with the Titans, 2024 with the Ravens), establishing himself as the preeminent bell-cow back of his era. He may not have the pass-catching ability of other running backs in recent years, but his consistent dominance stands out at a position where the window for elite play can be so small. The former second-round pick is averaging 102.6 rushing yards per game over the last six seasons."

Over his eight seasons in Tennessee, Henry racked up 2,030 carries for 9,502 rushing yards and 93 total touchdowns. He was named a first-team All-Pro in 2020, a second-team All-Pro in 2019 and made four trips to the Pro Bowl as a Titan.

The NFL's 19th all-time leading rusher is set to enter his 10th season in the NFL, coming off his third All-Pro campaign. He totaled 1,921 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns on the ground in 325 carries a season ago. Henry played a crucial role in Baltimore's league-leading rushing attack alongside two-time MVP Lamar Jackson, helping the Ravens to a 12-5 record and a playoff win over Pittsburgh.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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