Derrick Henry enters 2026 NFL season as a targeted fantasy draft option
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 2:34 PM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026
Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry enters his age-32 season with consistent rushing expectations despite concerns regarding his age. As of early September, fantasy analysts note an average draft position of approximately 19.4, ranking him as the ninth running back in many projections. While his reception numbers remain low with fewer than 20 catches in each of his last two seasons, Henry continues to maintain a high volume of carries and consistent scoring. He recorded double-digit rushing touchdowns in every season since 2018, totaling 32 scores over the last two years. Experts suggest he remains a reliable starter in the Ravens backfield, though he faces questions about when he might eventually slow down due to his career workload. He is expected to begin his season as the primary ball carrier for Baltimore.
- •Derrick Henry holds an average draft position of 19.4 heading into September 2026.
- •The veteran running back has secured at least 12 rushing touchdowns in four consecutive seasons.
- •Henry recorded over 300 carries in four of the last six NFL seasons.
- •He remains the primary option for the Baltimore Ravens despite limited usage in the passing game.
- 2:34 PMYahoo Sports — Derrick Henry Fantasy Prediction 2026: A Late Second-Round Steal at Age 32
"Derrick Henry is entering his age-32 season, a point where practically every other running back in NFL history has broken down or transitioned into a backup role, but the normal laws of aging simply do not apply here. He remains the most consistent rushing force in the sport, racking up over 300 touches in 4 straight seasons and bulldozing his way to 12 or more rushing touchdowns in 4 consecutive years, as well as 7 of his past 8.
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