Derrick Henry Named Titans’ Nominee For Walter…

-Around the same time, when schools began closing due to Covid, Henry made multiple donations to combat food insecurity and the overall devastating effects of the pandemic:

• $25,000 to No Kid Hungry to support children across America
• $25,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, who worked with Metro Nashville Public Schools to set up food distribution sites and an emergency food box program
• -$25,000 to United Way of Greater Nashville’s Covid-19 Response Fund, which provides resources and grants to groups working in communities disproportionately impacted by the pandemic
• $6,200 to the Community Resource Center in Nashville, along with critical need supplies he purchased on his own, such as toilet paper and baby formula

-In August 2020, Henry donated $10,000 to Hurricane Laura relief in Haiti via the Red Cross.

-In November 2020, Henry and Kroger Health announced their partnership to combine education and advocacy in the public health space. As a Kroger Health ambassador, Henry shared his experience getting a flu shot and helped educate Americans about how they can access COVID-19 testing services.

-In December 2020, Henry organized a zoom with 50 kids from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee, surprising them with $5,000 in Target gift cards and Nike shoes for the holidays. Henry also donated $100 gift cards to 120 kids from his hometown of Yulee, Florida since COVID-19 prohibited him from hosting his annual holiday hometown event where he and his family pass out toys to 500 kids every year since 2016.

-That same December, Henry joined three other NFL players to chat with students about a film titled “Black Boys” that focuses on the social and emotional effects of racism against Black men and boys. Through the partnership with Old Spice, Henry joined students from two Nashville schools in virtual class discussions about identity, opportunity, and equity in America.

-In December 2019, Henry teamed up with a group known as “Pay Away the Layaway” to pay off more than $10,000 in layaways over Christmas for 20 families in the Nashville area.

-In 2018, Henry spoke to the local Tennessee chapter of 100 Black Men of America at the 2018 Nissan Resume Challenge and Summit, which focuses on mentorship and the preparation of young men to realize their highest potential – perfectly embodying the mission of the Foundation (Two All) Derrick would later create himself.

Henry founded the “Two All” Foundation to level the playing field for today’s youth so that their future success is not limited by the circumstances of their upbringing, background, disability, or influence. The Foundation is dedicated to being a resource that impacts communities and equips young people to reach their full potential by instilling strong core values in their lives and providing support TWO ALL adolescents in need.

In the spring of 2021, the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame named Henry the ‘Tennessean of the Year’ – reflecting not just his on-field accomplishments but his contributions to society, strong character and high-profile leadership.

In September 2021, Henry wanted to foster stronger relationships with Titans fans and, in his words, “be a blessing.” He posted a tweet asking Titans fans, artists of any level, to reply with pictures of their creations of him. He selected multiple pieces of art ranging from school-aged children to grown adults and purchased them directly from the fans.

Also in September, Henry’s single-game high school rushing record was broken by Kayleb Wagner, a high school football player from his native Florida. Wagner tallied 535 rushing yards to break Henry’s own record of 502. Incredibly, Kayleb was born with amniotic band syndrome and plays without a left hand and part of his forearm. Henry purchased tickets for Wagner and his family to attend the team’s Week 5 game in Jacksonville, and he met them on the field before the game to present Wagner with his own game-worn cleats and gloves.