Derrick Henry Could Soon Join Elite NFL RB Company

Derrick Henry has had quite the football career to date, and if the season opener against the Bills is any indication: he isn't slowing down anytime soon.

Henry ran for 169 yards in the opener and continues to look like a man amongst boys in the NFL.

The former Crimson Tide standout has amassed over 11,000 career rushing yards to date and could soon join some very elite company.

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Henry currently sits 18th all-time in NFL history in rushing yards, and with another 1,148 yards this season could move into the top 10.

Every name even close to the top of the list is a memorable, game changing player (and more often than not a Hall of Famer).

Here's a look at the Top 10:

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1) Emmitt Smith - 1990-2004 - 18,355 yards

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2) Walter Payton - 1975-1987 - 16,726 yards

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3) Frank Gore - 2005-2020 - 16,000 yards

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4) Barry Sanders - 1989-1998 - 15,269 yards

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5) Adrian Peterson - 2007-2021 - 14,918 yards

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6) Curtis Martin - 1995-2005 - 14,101 yards

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7) LaDainian Tomlinson - 2001-2011 - 13,684 yards

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8) Jerome Bettis - 1993-2005 - 13,662 yards

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9) Eric Dickerson - 1983-1993 - 13,259 yards

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10) Tony Dorsett - 1977-1988 - 12,739 yards

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18) Derrick Henry - 2016-Pres. - 11,592 yards (as of 9/8/2025)

Source: Pro Football Reference (Stats)