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De’Angelo Henderson looks sensational again for Broncos

By Sayre Bedinger

CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 10: De'Angelo Henderson #33 of the Denver Broncos runs against the Chicago Bears during a preseason game at Soldier Field on August 10, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. The Broncos defeated the Bears 24-17. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 10: De'Angelo Henderson #33 of the Denver Broncos runs against the Chicago Bears during a preseason game at Soldier Field on August 10, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. The Broncos defeated the Bears 24-17. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /
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De’Angelo Henderson followed up his preseason debut with another strong half against the San Francisco 49ers for the Denver Broncos…

De’Angelo Henderson showed out in the Denver Broncos’ preseason opener against the Chicago Bears, scoring the game-winning touchdown on a 41-yard touchdown run. In his follow up performance against San Francisco, he’s proving to be just as explosive.

And even more exciting to watch.

Henderson showed his ability as both a runner and receiver in the first half for the Broncos against the 49ers, and also showed why they call him ‘Hop’.

Henderson’s run after the catch on the touchdown play that was called back is one of the more impressive types of plays you will see. He put two defenders on skates with the same move, and didn’t appear to lose any speed in the process.

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That ability was evident when Henderson played at Coastal Carolina, and it’s also what makes him such a unique athlete.

Henderson is maybe 5-foot-7, but is 208 pounds and lightning quick with 4.4 deep speed. That’s not a combination you see very often, as guys who are built like bowling balls are typically a bit slower, even if they have good feet.

Henderson is an exciting combination of strength, speed, quickness, and apparently, he’s a great receiver as well.

If he can continue to show out with plays like this, the Broncos’ coaching staff is going to have a tough time justifying him being on the sideline for very long. The Broncos appear to have a very deep group of running backs this season, and Henderson certainly adds to that. He is a very exciting rookie and for a sixth round pick, it appears the Broncos are getting more than their money’s worth.

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