Derrick Henry was drafted No. 45 overall by the Tennessee Titans in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Alabama. 153 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 85 career approximate value
2016 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 14 · #45 overall
Derrick Henry Alabama Draft
Derrick Henry was drafted No. 45 overall by the Tennessee Titans in the 2016 NFL Draft out of Alabama. 153 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 85 career approximate value
1× All-Pro 5× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #45
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2016
- NFL games
- 153
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 854th at Alabama
- Pro Bowls
- 5
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Derrick Henry came off the board in 2016.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Alabama
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 247 lbs
- Hometown
- Yulee, FL
- Pre-draft board
- No. 52 prospect81.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
153 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 85 career approximate value
- Games played
- 153
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 854th among Alabama picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 5969% of career value
- Final season
- 20259 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Around pick 45
Who came off the board on either side of Derrick Henry.
Penn State
Illinois College
Ohio State · 2× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Alabama in the 2016 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Alabama
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Alabama · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#28
Mark Ingram
RB · NO · 2011
Alabama · 3× Pro Bowl
#24
Josh Jacobs
RB · LV · 2019
Alabama · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#12
Jahmyr Gibbs
RB · DET · 2023
Alabama · 3× Pro Bowl
#137
Le'Ron McClain
RB · BAL · 2007
Alabama · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
#61
Eddie Lacy
RB · GB · 2013
Alabama · 1× Pro Bowl
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Derrick Henry in the 2016 NFL Draft
Derrick Henry is a Running back out of Alabama selected No. 45 overall by the Tennessee Titans in the 2016 NFL Draft. 153 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 85 career approximate value Alabama has produced 263 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Derrick Henry drafted?
Derrick Henry was selected No. 45 overall by the Tennessee Titans in the 2016 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 14). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/derrick-henry.
What college did Derrick Henry play for?
Derrick Henry played college football at Alabama in the SEC. See every Alabama draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/alabama-crimson-tide.
How did Derrick Henry's NFL career turn out?
153 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 85 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2016/derrick-henry.