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Lane Kiffin made a rare media appearance as part of a press conference ahead of Thursday’s Cotton Bowl against Michigan State. In addition to addressing his future — Kiffin said he would love to return to Alabama — he addressed a few of the challenges that could face Alabama in 2016.
“We’ll have a new set of challenges with the third year of a new quarterback,” Kiffin said (h/t The Anniston Star). “A lot of great players. We’ll replace a Heisman Trophy winner (Derrick Henry) just like we did a Biletnikoff winner (Amari Cooper) the year before. We’ll have some great returning players to work with. I’d be really excited about that.”
Derrick Henry has not yet announced he will enter the NFL Draft. Although after the success he had this season, it feels certain Henry will test the NFL waters.
The junior running back had a breakout season this year, rushing for 1,986 yards and 23 touchdowns on his way to the Heisman Trophy and continuing a recent strong legacy of Alabama running backs.
Henry is rated the second best running back prospect eligible for the NFL Draft according to Mel Kiper.
That would point to a guy heading to the pros after this breakout season.
