Derrick Henry mentors Jets' Braelon Allen after college connection
ESPN NFL • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 12:01 PM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026
Derrick Henry has taken an interest in Jets rookie running back Braelon Allen, forming a mentorship that initiated after Henry noticed Allen wearing his shirt in college. The two players have maintained contact since then, highlighting a supportive relationship between veteran and newcomer in the NFL.
- •Derrick Henry reached out to Braelon Allen after seeing him in college.
- •Both players share insights and experiences related to their roles.
- •Allen is a rookie running back for the Jets this season.
- 12:39 PMESPN NFL — 'I call him Manchild': Why Derrick Henry has taken Jets' Braelon Allen under his wing
"After Henry saw Allen wearing his shirt in college, he reached out to him, and the two running backs have kept in touch since.
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