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Derrick Henry draft grade places him behind a surprising RB
By Jessi Lee
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Heisman trophy winner Derrick Henry wasn’t the only expecting a favorable draft grade. Many expected he would be a top pick, and he would definitely be the top running back. Right?
Wrong. That spot belongs to RB Buckeyes Ezekiel Elliot for now.
But Henry isn’t letting his draft grade get him down.
“It doesn’t mean I’m not going to be first round,” Henry said. “I feel like what I do and how I test at the combine and work out. I feel like I will be first round. There’s no doubt in my mind that I won’t be.”
Back in November, Elliott took a jab at the Buckeyes coaching staff when he tweeted a comment about Henry’s record-setting game against Auburn.
40+ carries … Must be nice lol
— Ezekiel Elliott (@EzekielElliott) November 29, 2015
He then turned around to trade compliments with Henry on his performance in the Iron Bowl.
@EzekielElliott Thanks bro ! Looks like you a had a good day to ! Keep ballin & always keep God first , the sky is the limit bro !
— Derrick Henry (@KingHenry_2) November 29, 2015
It’s no secret that both running backs had high hopes of not just being a first round pick, but of being the first pick at their position. Only time will tell which one of them will claim the honor.
