{"id":31919,"date":"2025-03-10T03:51:08","date_gmt":"2025-03-10T03:51:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=31919"},"modified":"2025-03-10T03:51:08","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T03:51:08","slug":"ashton-jeanty-expresses-admiration-for-ravens-star-rb-derrick-henry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=31919","title":{"rendered":"Ashton Jeanty Expresses Admiration for Ravens&#8217; Star RB Derrick Henry ."},"content":{"rendered":"<article id=\"post-30353\">Many questioned\u00a0Derrick Henry\u2019s fit when he signed with the\u00a0Baltimore Ravens\u00a0last offseason. Henry, an established star in the league, faced some questions joining an offense captained by\u00a0Lamar Jackson, a dynamic runner himself.<\/p>\n<p>Any of those concerns seem quite foolish now after the Ravens motored another strong regular season campaign, adding a new element to their offense. The duo of Jackson and Henry proved unstoppable for most opponents.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, Henry posted some of the best numbers of his career. He nearly cleared the 2,000-yard mark that he crossed in the 2020 season, finishing with 1,921 yards.<\/p>\n<div>\n<figure>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/t_share\/MjEzMjA5NjU1NzIyMTI1MTQ5\/usatsi_25093771.jpg\" alt=\"Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty\" \/><\/div><figcaption>Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty<\/p>\n<p>\u00a9 Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>If not for a ridiculous campaign by\u00a0Saquon Barkley, Henry\u2019s incredible season probably would have garnered more attention and praise.<\/p>\n<p>Nonetheless, it is clear he and the Ravens are in the contending mix as they retool this offseason. Baltimore will have one of the most potent offenses heading into 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Henry\u2019s remarkable career thus far has not only earned the respect of his peers, but also the admiration of the next generation waiting to break into the league.<\/p>\n<p>Ashton Jeanty, widely regarded as the No. 1 running back prospect in this year\u2019s\u00a0NFL Draft, has himself starstruck watching Henry play and looks forward to meeting him in person.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019d probably say like, whenever I see Derrick Henry,\u201d Jeanty told\u00a0Pro Football Talk.\u00a0\u201cI just want to see how big he is in real life.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Jeanty also pointed to how the veteran has helped reshape the conversation around his position, setting the table for him and other players that will enter the league in the coming years.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s exciting where the running back position is right now,\u201d\u00a0Jeanty said.\u00a0\u201cA few years ago it was getting devalued, but you look at all the guys in the league who are doing special things and showing that there\u2019s value to having a great running back.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Jeanty will look to have a similar impact once he finds out his next destination on come draft day. Following his own standout season at Boise State, there are some lofty expectations already for Jeanty.<\/p>\n<p>Hopefully for the young running back, he is able to follow in the footsteps of Henry and his colleagues who have changed the dialogue around this position.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many questioned\u00a0Derrick Henry\u2019s fit when he signed with the\u00a0Baltimore Ravens\u00a0last offseason. 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