Rams add to backfield with Darrell Henderson

The Los Angeles Rams selected running back Darrell Henderson out of Memphis in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft, 70th overall.

The Rams swapped picks with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to move up 24 spots.

Former Offensive Player of the Year, Todd Gurley, struggled toward the end of last season, causing Los Angeles to split carries between him and C.J. Anderson.

Los Angeles insisted Gurley wasn't limited by a knee issue, but with Anderson leaving in free agency, Sean McVay's offense needed insurance behind the Pro Bowl running back.

Prospect profile

School: Memphis
Height: 5-8
Weight: 208 lbs

Strengths

• Very productive collegiate career
• Home-run threat on every carry with breakaway speed
• Good vision and understands cutback lanes
• Elusive - shakes tackles easily with power or open-field jukes
• Feet are lightning quick and always moving
• Explosive from any spot on the field
• Soft hands and productive when given receiving opportunities

Weaknesses

• Rarely played against stacked boxes
• Not experienced in pass protection
• High center of gravity for a small back

Bottom line

Henderson is an explosive running back prospect who profiles well in any offensive scheme. He's not the biggest ball carrier, but the 2018 All-American is a scoring threat with every touch. Henderson displays all the tools to be a successful rusher in the NFL and could develop into one of the premier all-around players at the position with additional experience as a receiving threat.