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Video: ESPN’s Sports Science compares Derrick Henry to wrecking ball
By Nick Cole
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Opinions vary on former Alabama RB Derrick Henry’s NFL future.
Some see the Heisman Trophy winner as a slam-dunk success at the next level, while others have questions about his running style and how it fits in the league.
One thing few people question is Henry’s amazing combination of power and speed at the running back position. He’s built like a linebacker and runs like a track star.
ESPN’s Sports Science took a scientific look at that combination, and Alabama beat writer Alex Byington snagged the film:
https://twitter.com/abyingtonTD/status/722086344521068544
In the next clip, Henry exhibits the strength to plow through 1,500 pounds worth of heavy bags, which as the show host points out, is more than the combined weight for the front-five for the Super Bowl-winning Denver Broncos defense.
WATCH: Part 2 of 2 of @Sport_Science's breakdown of Alabama's @KingHenry_2, who gets compared to a wrecking ball. pic.twitter.com/bOxPNW0B2Z
— Alex Byington (@_AlexByington) April 18, 2016
If NFL teams put any stock into that type of analysis, it’s hard to see him slipping very far in this month’s NFL Draft.
Nick Cole is a former print journalist with several years of experience covering the SEC. Born and raised in SEC country, he has taken in the game-day experience at all 14 stadiums.
