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Derrick Henry Becomes All-Time Touch Leader from Alabama

7/21/2025

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Derrick Henry has etched his name in NFL history, becoming the all-time leader in career touches from Alabama with an impressive 2,529, eclipsing Shaun Alexander's previous record of 2,402. In a standout 2024 season, Henry tallied 344 touches, placing him fourth in the league, while Josh Jacobs surged into the top 10, displacing Ronnie Brown with 1,839 career touches.

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Derrick Henry has etched his name in NFL history, becoming the all-time leader in career touches from Alabama with an impressive 2,529, eclipsing Shaun Alexander's previous record of 2,402. In a standout 2024 season, Henry tallied 344 touches, placing him fourth in the league, while Josh Jacobs surged into the top 10, displacing Ronnie Brown with 1,839 career touches.