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Derrick Henry vs Earl Campbell: head-to-head statistical comparison

Derrick Henry
50IMPACT
Derrick Henry
Baltimore Ravens · Running Back
EC
56IMPACT
Earl Campbell
New Orleans Saints · Running Back
VS
5–0
categories
Henry leads the head-to-head, 5 categories to 0.
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Tale of the tape
13,494
Rushing yards (career)
9,407
129
Rushing TDs (career)
74
197
Receptions (career)
121
15,357
Scrimmage yards (career)
10,213
1,863
Receiving yards (career)
806
The trophy case edge: Campbell
No major hardware yet
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NFL MVP3× Offensive POY3× First-Team All-Pro5× Pro BowlHall of Fame (1991)
The verdict

Henry holds the edge, leading in 5 of 5 categories (rushing yards, rushing tds, receptions). Campbell answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.

50Henry · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
56Campbell · Rotation piece

Card value — head to head

Derrick Henry
$35
Climbing
5-yr outlook+26%
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Earl Campbell
$56
Cemented legacy
5-yr outlook+38% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityEpic
Card verdictEarl Campbell is the more valuable card today ($56 vs. $35). Earl Campbell carries more projected upside (+38% vs. +26% over five years). Different bets: Earl Campbell's value is cemented and rises on legacy, while Derrick Henry's is speculative and swings on production.
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