Derrick Henry calls Hassan Haskins a beast

The Tennessee Titans drafted former Michigan football bruiser Hassan Haskins with the 131st pick in the 2021 NFL draft in April.

The Titans started their mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, giving players and coaches the chance to talk about what they are seeing on the field.

Derrick Henry, the former offensive player of the year, had a chance to talk about the new rookie running back. Henry said that he was excited when the Titans drafted him, and he called Haskins a beast. Henry said he watched the Michigan game when Haskins went off against Ohio State. Haskins had 28 carries for 169 yards and five touchdowns en route to a 42-27 win against the Buckeyes.

The 6-foot-3 247-pound Henry also called Haskins a big dude. You can see his comments in the video below.

Haskins also commented on Henry, and the former Wolverine immediately talked about Henry’s size.

“He’s big!” Haskins exclaimed. “I thought I was big, but he’s a large guy.”

Haskins was then asked about Henry’s speed, and Haskins said he has never seen that kind of speed with Henry’s size.

“It’s crazy, I’ve never seen anything like that,” said Henry. “He’s so big and so fast, it’s crazy!”

Henry wasn’t the only person that has been impressed with the rookie. Offensive coordinator Todd Downing said that Haskins has done a nice job so far, and he appeared to be pleased with what Haskins is bringing to the table. He said Haskins is doing a good job at not making the same mistake twice.

Haskins will be competing for the backup job during the summer and during the preseason. He is being projected to see a significant role behind Henry come this fall.

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Story originally appeared on Wolverines Wire