| Derrick Henry Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 3 in |
| Weight | 108 kg |
| Date of Birth | January 4, 1994 |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Girlfriend | Adrianna Rivas |
Derrick Henry is an American professional football player who has represented the Tennessee Titans (2016–present) in the National Football League (NFL). He had set the season record for ‘Most Rushing Yards’ and the joint season record for ‘Most Rushing Touchdowns’ in the 2019 NFL season. For his performances that season, he was included in the ‘Pro Bowl’ (NFL‘s annual ‘All-Star’ Game) and the ‘Second-Team All-Pro’.
Born Name
Derrick Lamar Henry Jr.
Nick Name
Shocka, El Tractorcito
Sun Sign
Capricorn
Born Place
Yulee, Nassau County, Florida, United States
Residence
Yulee, Nassau County, Florida, United States
Nationality
Education
Derrick had graduated, in 2012, from the Yulee High School in his hometown of Yulee, Florida. In 2013, he had joined The University of Alabama and had represented their Alabama Crimson Tide football program from 2013 to 2015.
After his junior season, he had decided to forego the rest of his college football eligibility and declare himself for the 2016 NFL Draft. He had eventually graduated in May 2018 with a major in communication.
Occupation
Professional American Football Player
Family
- Father – Derrick Henry Sr.
- Mother – Stacy Veal (Hemodialysis Technician)
- Others – Gladys (Grandmother) (d. 2016)
Position
Running Back
Jersey Number
22 – Tennessee Titans
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft 3 in or 190.5 cm
Weight
108 kg or 238 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Kyle has dated –
- Adrianna Rivas (2016–Present) – Kyle had started dating hospitality industry executive Adrianna Rivas in 2016. They have a daughter together named Valentina Allure Henry (b. May 2020).
Race / Ethnicity
Black
He is of African-American descent.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Toned physique
- Towering frame
- Dreadlocked hair
- Sports a trimmed beard
- Affable smile
- Has both his arms and entire upper torso covered in tattoos
Derrick Henry Facts
- Derrick’s parents were both in their mid-teens when he was born. His grandmother Gladys had nicknamed him ‘Shocka’ due to the unexpected nature of his birth.
- He had spent very little time with his father in his childhood as he had been arrested several times for a slew of crimes including drug and prostitution-related offenses. He was thus primarily raised by his grandmother.
- Derrick had made a promise to his grandmother that he would complete his college degree despite his playing commitments and he worked hard to fulfill his promise even after she died in 2016. After his graduation in May 2018, he had written an article that was published in The Players’ Tribune, thanking his late grandmother.
- While he was at Yulee High School, he had set the national high school football record for ‘Most Career Rushing Yards’. His number 2 jersey was eventually retired by the Yulee Hornets.
- During his junior season (2015) at The University of Alabama, playing for the Alabama Crimson Tide, he had broken Herschel Walker’s single-season record for ‘Rushing Yards’ in the SEC (Southeastern Conference).
- The same year, he was honored with several prestigious awards including the ‘Heisman Trophy’ (awarded annually to the most outstanding player in NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) football), the ‘Doak Walker Award’ (presented annually to the best running back in college football in the United States), the ‘Maxwell Award’ (best college football player in the United States), and the ‘Walter Camp Award’ (collegiate American football player of the year).
Featured Image by Derrick Henry / Instagram
