Emmitt Smith Says Derrick Henry Has Stamina to Break His NFL Rushing Record
Hall of Fame running back acknowledges Ravens star could surpass his career rushing mark, according to ESPN.
Emmitt Smith, the NFL's all-time leading rusher, said this week that Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry has the stamina to potentially break his rushing record, according to a report from ESPN.
Smith, who retired with 18,355 career rushing yards, acknowledged that Henry could surpass him as the league's rushing king, ESPN reported.
The report did not include additional details on the context of Smith's comments or specific statistics comparing the two players' career totals at this time.
Henry, who has built a reputation as one of the NFL's most durable and productive running backs, currently plays for the Ravens.
Further details on Smith's remarks, including any specific timeline or conditions he cited for Henry to reach the record, were not immediately available.
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