Derrick Henry records milestone TD to give Ravens early lead against Broncos

Derrick Henry made an impact early on for the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday to give the team a lead right out of the gate in the contest against the Denver Broncos. “King Henry” recorded his 100th career rushing touchdown on short rush to the end zone on a 2nd & 3 play at the bottom of the first quarter.

That sent the Ravens up, 7-0 over the Broncos in the first scoring play of the day.

Here’s a look at the milestone run for the former Alabama running back:

career rushing TDs for the King! @kinghenry_2

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Henry was a factor in his career at Alabama, and has been very much the same throughout a long and successful professional career. He came into the game with 145 carries for 946 yards with 9 touchdowns so far this season. Baltimore is just the second NFL team he has been a part of after he was originally selected by the Tennessee Titans in the at No. 45 overall in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft. His last season in Tennessee was 2023.

The Ravens extended their lead to 17-7 late in the 2nd quarter. How Henry only continues to build on his legacy as both the game and the rest of the season go on will be something to watch.

Crissy Froyd

Crissy covers SEC football news for Saturday Down South.