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'I call him Manchild': Why Derrick Henry has taken Jets' Braelon Allen under his wing

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Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry has taken New York Jets running back Braelon Allen under his wing, mentoring the younger player after the two connected online.

The relationship began when Henry noticed Allen wearing his signature t-shirt during his college career at Wisconsin. Prompted by this, Henry reached out to Allen directly, establishing a line of communication that has continued into Allen's professional career in the NFL.

Within their dynamic, Henry has adopted a specific moniker for the rookie, referring to him as 'Manchild' due to his physical stature and playing style. The ongoing mentorship highlights a cross-team professional relationship built on mutual respect between established and rising NFL running backs.

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