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Alabama junior running back Derrick Henry says he’s working hard to become a complete player this season during what could be his final campaign in the SEC.
One of 2016’s top prospects at his position managed a heck of a start for the Crimson Tide in Saturday’s opener.
Henry was named the FWAA’s National Offensive Player of the Week on Tuesday following his career-best 147-yard, three-touchdown effort against 20th-ranked Wisconsin. Henry was also named the SEC’s offensive player of the week on Monday.
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Henry’s tally was highlighted by tackle-breaking 37 and 56-yard touchdown runs. His 2-yard burst into the end zone with 5:17 left in the third quarter gave Alabama a commanding 28-7 advantage.
“Henry has had an outstanding camp,” Alabama coach Nick Saban said. “I think he’s a fabulous player. He usually plays better as the game goes on in terms of workhorse-type guy. It was good to see him make some good runs out there. We think the guy can be a fantastic player for us.”
