Jonathan Taylor cites Derrick Henry as top running back standard
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 11:44 AM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Jonathan Taylor of the Indianapolis Colts identified Derrick Henry as a benchmark for running backs while appearing on The Pivot Podcast. During the discussion, Taylor acknowledged other notable players like Saquon Barkley, Bijan Robinson, and Jahmyr Gibbs. Both Taylor and Henry have shown impressive performances, with Taylor recording 18 rushing touchdowns and 1,585 yards in the prior season, slightly trailing Henry's 1,595 yards and 16 touchdowns. Both players' accomplishments have contributed to significant contract extensions, marking their status in the league.
- •Taylor praised Henry as a standard at running back.
- •Henry recorded 1,595 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns in 2025.
- •Taylor finished with 1,585 rushing yards and 18 rushing touchdowns.
- •Both players received contract extensions in August.
- •Taylor's performance follows his league-leading 1,811 rushing yards in 2021.
- 11:44 AMYahoo Sports — Colts RB Jonathan Taylor names Derrick Henry among NFL's best
"Colts star Jonathan Taylor pointed to Derrick Henry as the standard at running back while discussing the NFL’s top players at the position.
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