Giving Back to Yulee | Walter Payton Man of the Year

Derrick's heart remains in Yulee, FL. He continues to give back each year by partnering with Walmart to provide toys, bikes, and school supplies to kids in his hometown.

In 2020, Ms. Renita's home was destroyed by a tornado that swept through Nashville. With the help of the Boys and Girls Club Derrick Henry stepped in to help provide furniture and rent for Renita's family to help them get back on their feet.

To leave a legacy is to not serve oneself, but to serve the next generation. Derrick's childhood was profoundly changed by the Boys and Girls Club of Nassau County, a place where he himself can now become the role model in a child's life.

Play Like A Girl, Bridgestone, and Derrick Henry serve together for one goal: to level the playing field for girls in Nashville and beyond. Founder and CEO Dr. Kimberly Clay reflects on Derrick's impact on the lives of these young girls, and how his own daughter serves as his inspiration to give back.

"He never forgot about Yulee, Florida." Derrick's former teacher and the current head football coach at Yulee High reflect on the running back's charitable giving, and the students and community that he's forever impacted.

Enough strength to get through the unthinkable: a cancer diagnosis. When she needed support and relief, it was Derrick Henry that showed up for Titans super-fan, Emily Jones, in a moment that she will reflect on for the rest of her life.

A simple ask, and an enormous gift. Tennessee Titans super-fan, Dusti Loreant, shared the love of the team with her late father, John. Following her father's cancer diagnosis, Dusti reached out to Derrick Henry, who gave her and her dad one final lasting memory together.