vitals: Running back/athlete, yulee (fla.) high school, 6-3/232
why he is a five-star: Simply put, derrick henry is one of the best athletes in the country right now regardless of class. At 6-3, 232 pounds, he was laser-timed at 4.45 seconds in the 40, jumped a 38 inch vertical and had a 4.27 shuttle at nike’s the opening. Oh yeah, and henry has also rushed for over 5,000 yards in his first two seasons of varsity football. On the next level, henry could project at running back, tight end, defensive end or linebacker.
Recruitment: Henry ended his recruitment early with a july commitment to georgia but he will have plenty to think about between that commitment and signing day. Despite the inevitable interest and communication from other national programs, henry is currently very solid in his commitment to the bulldogs and has already built strong relationships with some fellow commitments.