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I know the Rams aren't looking to get Henry and I don't want them to. But I still think it's fun to analyze the Heisman winner, especially when it's not a QB. Here we go:
Size: Henry is BIG! Honestly, he's a little too big for my taste. He's 6'3" and 243 pounds. His height makes it hard to drop his pads to the ideal level. His size does allow him to bounce off of tackles and run through contact. He carries more of his weight in his upper body than in his legs which isn't ideal. But he's built well all over. (7/10)
Power: This is probably Henry's biggest strength, along with durability. He has great power when he gets moving and keeps his legs churning after contact. He needs to get moving before that power becomes evident though, as he goes down easier than you would think when he hasn't had a chance to get that big body moving. (8/10)
Speed: Henry is faster on the top end than you would expect for a guy his size. He's no AP, but he shows good speed when he gets to the second level. He doesn't get going very quickly though. He's like a diesel truck, he needs time to get moving but once he does he's hard to stop. However, at the NFL level, the time he has to get moving will be greatly reduced. (7/10)
Vision: Henry displays good vision but he's not elite in this category. Playing behind Alabama's O-line makes finding the right hole much easier (see Trent Richardson). He is best when following a lead blocker through the hole and might struggle in a zone run scheme. He prefers to run north and south but will hesitate to set up blockers first. Sometimes he hesitates too much. I would give him a 7/10 in this category but, given the history of this Alabama O-line, I have to subtract a point. (6/10).
Agilty: You obviously don't expect a guy who's as big as Henry to have the agility of Barry Sanders and this holds true with Henry. He isn't great at sticking his foot in the ground and making quick cuts. I don't know if I've ever seen him make a great jump cut. He has great balance which helps him stay on his feet after contact but his quickness and agility are not elite by any standard. (6/10).
Durability: This is where Henry shines. He has had several games of over 40 carries and he just keeps on chugging. He doesn't have a significant injury history and can take a workhorse load at the NFL level. Teams may be wary of how many carries Henry has had this year but he hasn't had too many in his Freshman and Junior seasons. Like I mentioned earlier, he's a diesel truck. (9/10).
Versatility: Henry is a willing blocker and has great size to take on incoming linebackers. That is about the end of his versatility though. He's not a great receiver and will not be used as one at the next level. Henry is a runner and that is what he'll be used for in the NFL. (5/10)
Overall: (48/70) Henry is probably a 2nd round back with a good future as a workhouse power back. He has power, durability, and a big body. He is a bit of a risk though. How many successful #1 backs in NFL history have been 6'3" and 243 pounds? Not many. I'm also, like with Wisconsin, immediately skeptical of any running back that comes out of Alabama. That line has a knack for making runners look better than they really are. I do think Henry can be a solid back if he can become a little quicker and develop his vision at the next level.
Size: Henry is BIG! Honestly, he's a little too big for my taste. He's 6'3" and 243 pounds. His height makes it hard to drop his pads to the ideal level. His size does allow him to bounce off of tackles and run through contact. He carries more of his weight in his upper body than in his legs which isn't ideal. But he's built well all over. (7/10)
Power: This is probably Henry's biggest strength, along with durability. He has great power when he gets moving and keeps his legs churning after contact. He needs to get moving before that power becomes evident though, as he goes down easier than you would think when he hasn't had a chance to get that big body moving. (8/10)
Speed: Henry is faster on the top end than you would expect for a guy his size. He's no AP, but he shows good speed when he gets to the second level. He doesn't get going very quickly though. He's like a diesel truck, he needs time to get moving but once he does he's hard to stop. However, at the NFL level, the time he has to get moving will be greatly reduced. (7/10)
Vision: Henry displays good vision but he's not elite in this category. Playing behind Alabama's O-line makes finding the right hole much easier (see Trent Richardson). He is best when following a lead blocker through the hole and might struggle in a zone run scheme. He prefers to run north and south but will hesitate to set up blockers first. Sometimes he hesitates too much. I would give him a 7/10 in this category but, given the history of this Alabama O-line, I have to subtract a point. (6/10).
Agilty: You obviously don't expect a guy who's as big as Henry to have the agility of Barry Sanders and this holds true with Henry. He isn't great at sticking his foot in the ground and making quick cuts. I don't know if I've ever seen him make a great jump cut. He has great balance which helps him stay on his feet after contact but his quickness and agility are not elite by any standard. (6/10).
Durability: This is where Henry shines. He has had several games of over 40 carries and he just keeps on chugging. He doesn't have a significant injury history and can take a workhorse load at the NFL level. Teams may be wary of how many carries Henry has had this year but he hasn't had too many in his Freshman and Junior seasons. Like I mentioned earlier, he's a diesel truck. (9/10).
Versatility: Henry is a willing blocker and has great size to take on incoming linebackers. That is about the end of his versatility though. He's not a great receiver and will not be used as one at the next level. Henry is a runner and that is what he'll be used for in the NFL. (5/10)
Overall: (48/70) Henry is probably a 2nd round back with a good future as a workhouse power back. He has power, durability, and a big body. He is a bit of a risk though. How many successful #1 backs in NFL history have been 6'3" and 243 pounds? Not many. I'm also, like with Wisconsin, immediately skeptical of any running back that comes out of Alabama. That line has a knack for making runners look better than they really are. I do think Henry can be a solid back if he can become a little quicker and develop his vision at the next level.
