The Story of Derrick Henry’s Hair

Tennessee Titans star running back Derrick Henry is solidifying his place among the elite players in the NFL. The former Alabama Crimson Tide Heisman winner has switched into a new gear since the beginning of the 2019 season, using his combination of size and strength to dominate opposing defenses. It’s impossible not to notice Titans' Derrick Henry on the football field. King Henry stands in at a staggering 6-foot-3 and weighs 238 pounds. Imagine trying to bring him down in the open field. It’s a task no defensive player desires. Just have a look at ESPN's Sports Science feature on the physics of Henry to get a glimpse of how dangerous he is. Still, apart from his massive stature and beast-like running style, there is another feature of Henry’s that attracts the eye: his dreadlocks. Derrick Henry’s hair has been a topic of discussion since his playing days at Alabama, but exploded when he reached the pros. Back in 2017, Henry rolled up to watch Alabama during the National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. After being shown on the telecast, social media had a field day making hilarious comparisons to his hair, with some making wishful comments regarding fellow Alabama RB Bo Scarbrough's hair. Well, fans shouldn’t expect the star RB’s hair to go away any time soon. One little known factoid about Henry is that the 26-year-old hasn’t cut his hair since elementary school. Yes, you read that correct. Derrick Henry has been rocking the same bold hair style since he was destroying defenders in Pee Wee football. That's 20 years without Henry cutting his hair, so it's safe to say he values his hair extremely highly. Henry’s hairstyles have grown so popular that fans in Tennessee have even created a parody Twitter account in its honor. After shattering Florida records as a running back for Yulee High School, Derrick Henry became a superstar for Nick Saban at Alabama. As a college football star, Henry broke out during his