Running back Derrick Henry (Yulee, Fla./Yulee) is one of three juniors in Oregon for Nike's "The Opening," and the 6-foot-3, 225-pounder is soaking up the experience.
"It's been a lot of fun to be around these athletes and learn about the experiences they are having from a recruiting end," Henry said. "I really appreciate Nike for bringing me to this event and giving me the opportunity to show my talents."
Henry is quickly becoming known on the national scene, but he has been quite the story in the state of Florida since he was a freshman.
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