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2016 NFL Draft: Inside The Iggles’ Full First-Round Mock

By Ryan Quigley

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Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Derrick Henry (2) breaks away from Clemson Tigers safety Jayron Kearse (1) to score a touchdown in the first quarter in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Derrick Henry (2) breaks away from Clemson Tigers safety Jayron Kearse (1) to score a touchdown in the first quarter in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /

22. Houston Texans: Derrick Henry, RB, Alabama

The Texans have cut ties with Arian Foster and 2015 Heisman Trophy winner Derrick Henry could be a logical successor.

They say everything’s bigger in Texas and running backs are no exception. Henry is a gigantic man at 6’3″, 247 pounds. Pair that with his 4.54 speed and you have yourself an every-down running back. Henry doesn’t catch the ball like Foster does, but he is a physical specimen that you simply cannot pass up if you are in need of a running back at this point in the draft.

Houston still needs a quarterback to make the offense really soar, but adding a guy like Henry is a no-brainer. Bring him in, feed him the ball and let him hit people like an 18-wheeler.

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