BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Alabama junior running back Derrick Henry was named the Southeastern Conference Offensive Player of the Week, the league office announced on Monday. The conference award is Henry’s first of his career.
In his first game as the Crimson Tide’s official starter Henry took advantage of the opportunity. The junior finished the season opener against the 20th-ranked Wisconsin Badgers with 147 yards on 13 carries for an 11.3 yards-per-carry average while also adding three touchdowns on runs of 37, 56 and two yards.
He reeled in two catches for 12 yards by night’s end as well.