Derrick Henry has firmly established himself not just as one of the most dominant running backs of his generation, but also as the most prolific touchdown scorer among all players with ties to the University of Alabama. During the 2024 NFL season, the Baltimore Ravens star reached a milestone that places him among the league’s all-time greats. By the end of the regular season, Henry had accumulated an impressive total of 111 career touchdowns, becoming only the 28th player in NFL history to reach the 100-touchdown mark.
Henry’s historic season included 16 rushing touchdowns and two receiving scores, which propelled him up the NFL’s all-time touchdown leaderboard. He is now tied with Hall of Fame tight end Tony Gonzalez for 18th place overall—a remarkable feat for a player who has built his legacy primarily through sheer power and persistence on the ground.
Originally drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft, Henry has become synonymous with bruising runs, long touchdown gallops, and unmatched consistency. Standing at 6’3” and weighing around 247 pounds, his blend of size, speed, and stamina has made him one of the most feared rushers in the modern NFL. While his journey to elite status wasn’t instantaneous—he spent his first couple of years sharing the backfield—it didn’t take long before he began breaking records and punishing defenses on a weekly basis.
After several standout seasons in Tennessee, including a 2,000-yard campaign in 2020, Henry made a high-profile move to the Baltimore Ravens in 2024. There, he quickly found his footing and continued to add to his touchdown tally, proving that age is just a number for a back of his caliber. His 18 total touchdowns that season didn’t just help the Ravens remain contenders in the AFC, they also etched his name deeper into the annals of NFL history.
More importantly for fans of Alabama football, Henry’s 111 career touchdowns now make him the most prolific scorer among all Crimson Tide alumni in NFL history. Considering the long and storied list of Alabama players who have gone on to professional success—ranging from Joe Namath and Ken Stabler to Julio Jones and Amari Cooper—that’s no small accomplishment. Henry’s production has outpaced every other Alabama-born or Crimson Tide-trained player in terms of finding the end zone in the NFL.
His path to this achievement began in Yulee, Florida, but it was at Alabama where Henry truly broke onto the national stage. During his Heisman Trophy-winning 2015 season under coach Nick Saban, Henry ran for over 2,200 yards and led the Tide to a national championship. That same relentless style he displayed in college translated seamlessly to the pros.
Now a veteran presence, Henry has not only compiled a Hall of Fame-worthy resume but has also redefined what longevity and durability look like at the running back position. If he continues at his current pace, he could climb even higher on the NFL’s all-time touchdown list before he hangs up his cleats.
For Alabama fans and NFL historians alike, Derrick Henry’s latest milestone is a testament to what happens when rare talent meets work ethic and determination. He is now not only the greatest scorer in Alabama football history at the professional level—but a living legend still adding to his legacy.