Derrick Henry

Career StatsA+

Year	Team	GP	Yards	TD	YPC
Career		153	13,018	122	4.9
2025		17	1,595	16	5.2
2024		17	1,921	16	5.9
2023		17

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Earning an A- Contract Value Index, Derrick Henry's 2-year pact reflects how Baltimore valued the running back market at a premium for an established veteran capable of elite production. The A+ performance grade validates the investment—Henry demonstrated he remains one of the league's most physically dominant backs despite his age, and his 2025 season output of 150 receiving yards across 17 games shows he's being deployed across multiple dimensions of the offense, not merely as a between-the-tackles runner. At $15 million AAV, Henry's compensation sits comfortably in the upper tier for his position, a premium justified by his recent late-career resurgence and the media's consensus ranking of Baltimore's backfield unit among the NFL's elite offensive duos. At 32 years old with 10 seasons under his belt, Henry occupies the twilight stage of a future Hall of Fame career, and while the narrative increasingly acknowledges that Father Time remains undefeated at his position, his A+ sentiment grade and the Ravens' recent offensive acquisitions suggest Baltimore views him as a cornerstone piece rather than a short-term rental. The A- CVI reflects this balance—strong value for a proven, still-dangerous contributor, but with the implicit risk that a 32-year-old workhorse in Year 2 of a 2-year deal may see diminished role or production as the team's offensive depth evolves. Baltimore's recent signings across defense and special positions indicate organizational confidence in competing now, and Henry's contract aligns with that win-now mentality while the team remains the 9-seed in the AFC North.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the A band — a quick read on where Derrick's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Derrick Henry remains one of the league's most devastating ground-game centerpieces at 32, commanding the Ravens' rushing attack with the authority of a 10-year veteran. The future Hall of Famer carries an A+ grade this season while maintaining elite production in his second year in Baltimore, proving age has not diminished his ability to impose his will in the trenches. Though he entered 2025 with slightly reduced expectations compared to his career-defining 2024 campaign, Henry continues to operate at a level that ranks among the NFL's premier all-purpose backs. His rushing metrics remain genuinely elite across the board. At 5.20 yards per carry—well above the league average of 4.11 and nearly at the elite threshold of 6.49—Henry demonstrates he still possesses the explosive downhill drive that defined his Tennessee era. More impressively, his 93.8 rushing yards per game towers over the NFL average of 22.39, while his 0.94 rushing touchdowns per game significantly outpaces both the league average of 0.29 and the elite benchmark of 0.73. These numbers underscore his continued value in goal-line and red-zone situations. The only meaningful concern is sustainability at this stage of his career. Henry's season grade of A suggests slight decline from his A+ 2024 form, though his trend trajectory remains decidedly upward from a B+ in 2023. Monitor his workload management and injury resilience heading into 2026; if Baltimore can continue limiting wear-and-tear while preserving his high-impact role, Henry projects as a dependable RB1 with playoff equity for one more season.

How Derrick Compares at the Position

Derrick Henry ranks 1st of 176 graded running backs by performance. Derrick grades out ahead of names like Jonathan Taylor (A).

Peers ranked by Performance grade among players at the same position. Tap any name for their full profile.

Current Sentiment

Derrick Henry enters 2026 as a respected veteran running back with elite credentials—his 2020 Offensive Player of the Year award and decade-long career establish him as a franchise cornerstone despite his age. Media coverage remains decidedly positive, emphasizing his role as Baltimore's explosive home-run threat and his constructive adaptation to Jesse Minter's new defensive era, which counters typical age-related skepticism. At 32 years old on a $15M annual contract, Henry occupies a rare space where legitimate questions about longevity coexist with genuine confidence in his remaining production value. Fan and analyst sentiment reflects cautious optimism rather than concern—the narrative centers on maximizing his final elite years rather than decline, a distinction that matters significantly for perception. Overall, Henry is viewed as a proven, high-character veteran whose stock remains stable heading into 2026, with no material negative coverage to undermine his standing as a top-tier talent.