There never was much of a question.
Still, the running back from Yulee (Fla.) High School erased any doubt on Tuesday morning during a radio interview on 97.3 The Zone in Birmingham, Ala.
Derrick Henry on Smashmouth: I’m done with recruiting bc I’m starting at Alabama in January. Not taking any visits to other schools.
— Kevin Scarbinsky (@KevinScarbinsky) November 6, 2012
Henry committed to Alabama in September after he reopened his recruitment in June. He had originally given his pledge to Georgia.
Henry’s decision to play for the Crimson Tide has been met with criticism from some people because of the presence of T.J. Yeldon, Alabama’s standout freshman running back.
But the competition in Alabama’s backfield has never seemed to concern Henry, whose goals seem greater than starting as a freshman.
Derrick Henry on Smashmouth: Wants to win a national title and possibly a Heisman at Alabama.
— Kevin Scarbinsky (@KevinScarbinsky) November 6, 2012
