### **Should the Ravens Begin Considering a Successor for Derrick Henry?**
Derrick Henry's first season with the Ravens was a complete success. He led the NFL in rushing touchdowns (16) and rushed for 1,921 yards. And while Henry has stiff-armed Father Time thus far, [PFF’s](https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2026-nfl-draft-one-area-think-about-every-team) Trevor Sikkema recently considered if the Ravens have his successor.
"Henry earned the highest PFF rushing grade of his career (93.1) during his age-31 season," Sikkema wrote. "He signed a contract extension that added two more years to his deal, but we know how it goes with running backs — when they decline, they often do so quickly. The question is: Is Henry's successor on the roster?
"Justice Hill has been more of a third-down back and is approaching 30 years old himself. Keaton Mitchell looked great in 2023, leading the league in yards after contact per attempt (5.68), but tore his ACL late in the year. Rasheen Ali has yet to get significant time in the rotation."
As Sikkema noted, Hill is set to turn 28 years old this season and would turn 30 the season Henry's [two-year extension](https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/derrick-henry-ravens-two-year-extension-contract-2025) ends. Ali may be on the roster bubble this training camp, as Wacker noted there are so few spots available. But considering Henry's performance last season and the Ravens' positioning themselves for a Super Bowl in 2025, it's a bit early to start thinking about life after Henry.