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Derrick Henry’s NFL Rushing Total Overtakes His Legendary High School Mark

The Ravens star has joined the exclusive 12,000-yard rushing club, reinforcing a résumé that tracks with Hall of Fame precedent.

Overview

  • Henry’s Week 10 outing for Baltimore pushed his career rushing yards past the 12,124 he amassed at Yulee High School.
  • NFL.com notes he is the 17th player in league history to surpass 12,000 rushing yards.
  • Sunday’s performance moved him to 15th on the all-time rushing list, passing Franco Harris and Thurman Thomas, and he is within roughly 200 yards of Jim Brown for 11th.
  • Henry’s prep career totaled 12,124 rushing yards and 153 touchdowns, figures verified by ESPN and the Florida High School Athletic Association.
  • Knox Community senior Myles McLaughlin is reported to be 1,121 yards from Henry’s high school record with up to four playoff games possible, and Henry told him on Up & Adams to “go break it.”