Former Alabama Heisman-winning running back [autotag]Derrick Henry[/autotag] is gearing up for his seventh season in the NFL with the team tat drafted him in 2016, the Tennessee Titans. Henry’s legacy in Nashville, home of the Titans, continues to grow as he joined the ownership group of the Nashville SC Major League Soccer team.
Henry is at the peak of his NFL career and shows no signs of slowing down or stopping any time soon. Despite injury in 2021, he managed to amass 937 yards and 10 touchdowns in only eight games played.
The Nashville SC Twitter account shared a short clip of Henry sporting the team’s colors.
Nashville's club ⚽️
Tennessee's King 👑@KingHenry_2 has joined the Nashville SC ownership group pic.twitter.com/fkuNHFaUDs— Nashville SC (@NashvilleSC) April 26, 2022
Henry also spoke about his decision to join the ownership group, speaking highly of the soccer franchise, the team and it fanbase.
"I just want to be a part of something special" – new Nashville SC minority owner Derrick Henry. #Titans #EveryoneN
📹: @nashvillesc pic.twitter.com/hHXQjqHyFE
— Ben Wright (@benwright) April 26, 2022
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