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Will Darrell Henderson make Todd Gurley expendable this season?

By Bryan Perez

DALLAS, TX - NOVEMBER 5: Darrell Henderson #8 of the Memphis Tigers breaks free against the SMU Mustangs during the second half on November 5, 2016 at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - NOVEMBER 5: Darrell Henderson #8 of the Memphis Tigers breaks free against the SMU Mustangs during the second half on November 5, 2016 at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) /
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ORLANDO, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 01: Darrell Henderson #8 of the Memphis Tigers runs in a touchdown during the first quarter of the American Athletic Championship against the UCF Knights during the first at Spectrum Stadium on December 01, 2018 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 01: Darrell Henderson #8 of the Memphis Tigers runs in a touchdown during the first quarter of the American Athletic Championship against the UCF Knights during the first at Spectrum Stadium on December 01, 2018 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) /

Dual-threat

One of the aspects of Todd Gurley’s game that makes him so great is his ability to produce as a receiver. Darrell Henderson offers a similar upside.

In fact, Henderson’s profile isn’t much different than a player like Devonta Freeman (Falcons), who despite his undersized frame has evolved into one of the NFL’s best all-around running backs. Henderson has similar traits and even more juice.

Henderson had 63 catches for 758 yards and eight touchdowns during his three seasons at Memphis and looked smooth as a route runner with reliable hands. He’ll be a real asset for Jared Goff.

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