Why Former Dallas Cowboys Running Back Emmitt Smith Congratulated Derrick Henry on Career Milestone

Dallas Cowboys legend and NFL all-time leading rusher Emmitt Smith recorded a congratulatory message for Baltimore Ravens star running back Derrick Henry after the Alabama product crossed 10,000 rushing yards in his career.

“I just want to congratulate you on your entry into the 10,000 yard club. It’s a feat that few men have accomplished and you represented the state of Florida just like your boy did and I love it,” Smith said, “I want to celebrate you now because you deserve it. Few people will achieve it, but you did it.

Smith and Henry are both Florida natives and each finished their high school careers as the state’s all-time leading rusher and both wore jersey No. 22 during their NFL careers.

Henry was the 32nd player in NFL history to pass for 10,000 yards and accomplished the feat in the Ravens’ 41-38 overtime victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 5 of the NFL season. the NFL.