Heisman Watch: Derrick Henry, Deshaun Watson and the top 10 candidates
By Gabe Encinas
Nov 14, 2015; Starkville, MS, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Derrick Henry (2) runs the ball during the fourth quarter of the game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium. Alabama won 31-6 Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports
Derrick Henry has now had two 200-yard rushing games in a row and three in the last four games. He’s an absolute workhorse for Alabama, and he’s fueling this team to the finish line. He takes the pressure off the below average quarterback play, and terrifies opposing defenses.
The way the SEC is shaping up, Alabama is the clear-cut best team, and might even be playing like the best team in the nation. Clemson and Alabama are hands down the top two, and that would give us both Deshaun Watson and Derrick Henry, the top two Heisman finalists now, or so it seems.
Henry looks like Fournette did in September and October, and that is a scary, scary thing to think about.
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Derrick Henry
Running back, Alabama Crimson Tide
Season stats: 240 attempts, 1458 yards, 19 touchdowns
Last game vs Mississippi State: 22 carries, 204 yards, 2 touchdowns
Derrick Henry has now had two 200-yard rushing games in a row and three in the last four games. He’s an absolute workhorse for Alabama, and he’s fueling this team to the finish line. He takes the pressure off the below average quarterback play, and terrifies opposing defenses.
The way the SEC is shaping up, Alabama is the clear-cut best team, and might even be playing like the best team in the nation. Clemson and Alabama are hands down the top two, and that would give us both Deshaun Watson and Derrick Henry, the top two Heisman finalists now, or so it seems.
Henry looks like Fournette did in September and October, and that is a scary, scary thing to think about.
Next: Deshaun Watson