Former Titans defensive end Jevon Kearse has been getting a lot of airtime as he announces the team’s second-round picks on Friday night and he returned to the podium to let everyone know that the Titans selected running back Derrick Henry with the 45th overall pick.
Henry ran for 2,219 yards and 28 touchdowns on 395 carries while helping Alabama to the National Championship during the 2015 season. He won the Heisman Trophy for his individual efforts and became the second running back selected in this year’s draft.
At 6'3" and 247 pounds, Henry is a big back and should fit right into the “exotic smashmouth” offense that coach Mike Mularkey wants the Titans to play. He’ll join DeMarco Murray in the Tennessee backfield and Henry looks like a good fit as a banger when defenses have worn down over the course of a game.
The Titans previously added defensive end Kevin Dodd and defensive tackle Austin Johnson during the second round. They’ll be back with the first pick of the third round unless they decide to trade down.
