Derrick Henry Is One of 2016 NFL Draft’s Easiest Projections

February 14, 2016   ·   Ian Wharton   ·   Jump to comments

Projecting talent from college to the NFL can be a difficult task as evaluators sift through all available information to analyze a prospect properly. Often, this process becomes more complicated than it should be, resulting in prospects being overanalyzed based on idealistic standards that pigeonhole them. This has happened to former Alabama running back Derrick Henry thus far in his 2016 NFL draft journey.
The draft world loves player comparisons that are based on size measurements, but some players don't fit specific molds. Each player is unique—even if he shares traits and characteristics with others who came before him. It's dangerous to make comparisons just on size and preconceived notions about a school, scheme or build.
One of the more popular narratives of the last decade revolves around Alabama running backs since Nick Saban took over the program. The Crimson Tide typically have a dominating rushing game that features a road-grading offensive line and a talen...

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