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NFL Draft 2016: The 44 players somehow chosen before Derrick Henry

NFL Draft 2016: The 44 players somehow chosen before Derrick Henry

 

 

NFL Draft 2016: The 44 players somehow chosen before Derrick Henry?

Derrick Henry won the Heisman Trophy at Alabama. That did not convince NFL teams, which saw him go 45th in the 2016 draft.

Derrick Henry has led the Tennessee Titans to the AFC Championship Game Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs. He has become one of the top running backs in the league with speed and power. Somehow, despite winning the Heisman at Alabama he slipped to 45th in the 2016 NFL Draft. Here’s a look at those drafted before him.

44. Oakland: Jihad Ward

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Jihad Ward has already been with three teams since being drafted by Oakland in 2016.

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NFL Draft: How were these 23 players chosen before Aaron Rodgers in 2005?

Aaron Rodgers lasted until the 24th pick in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft. Who were the players chosen before the QB?

Sometimes great players slip in the NFL Draft. Aaron Rodgers did not fall anywhere near as far as Tom Brady, but the QB wasn’t thrilled the San Francisco 49ers passed on him and he lasted until the 24th pick in 2005. So, how did the players chosen before Rodgers do in their careers?

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