Many football teams have special jumbo formations in the offense for short yardage and goal-line situations that feature extra linemen in the backfield, lining up at fullback. Some teams even put their lineman in the feature back position.
But when Alabama trots defensive linemen A'Shawn Robinson (312 pounds) and Jarran Reed (313 pounds) to block for Derrick Henry, no skinny mini himself at 242 pounds, it's quite a sight to behold.
Alabama's backfield Derrick Henry (6'3, 242 lbs) A'Shawn Robinson (6'4, 313 lbs) Jarran Reed (6'4, 312 lbs) pic.twitter.com/tMgvjMb80o
— Rodger Sherman (@rodger_sherman) January 12, 2016
In the second quarter against Clemson in the College Football Playoff National Championship, it also paved the way for a Derrick Henry touchdown.
Derrick Henry had a great first half, with a 50-yard run making up most of his 128 yards and a pair of rushing touchdowns. You can track Clemson-Alabama here.
