When running back Derrick Henry brought home the 81st Heisman Memorial Trophy plenty of current and former teammates among others took to Twitter.
Two of his fellow running backs, Damien Harris and Kenyan Drake, showed Henry their support.
The King!!!!!!!!
— Damien Harris (@DHx34) December 13, 2015
Love you bruh. You're a legend @KingHenry_2
— Kenyan Drake™ (@KDx17) December 13, 2015
Former Alabama wide receiver and 2014 Heisman finalist Amari Cooper also congratulated Henry for his victory.
I'm proud of this man Derick Henry, if y'all only knew how hard he worked for everything he has received this far. Congrats man.
— R.I.P Freddy G (@AmariCooper9) December 13, 2015
Former Alabama gymnastics coach Sarah Patterson enjoyed Henry’s speech.
Congrats to @KingHenry_2 on the Heisman….amazing acceptance speech! https://t.co/ctGmxWdawt
— Sarah Patterson (@UACoachSarah) December 13, 2015
Alabama’s only other Heisman winner Mark Ingram congratulated Henry on joining him.
Congrats @KingHenry_2!! Welcome to the #Heisman brotherhood! Glad we hold down the 2 heismans in ttown! You deserve it bro! #RollTide
— Mark Ingram II (@MarkIngram22) December 13, 2015
Henry showed his appreciation to his fans when he got a moment.
We did it ! Yulee & Bama Nation , God is great ! Thank you for all your love & support !
— Derrick Henry (@KingHenry_2) December 13, 2015
Alabama fans and media members are currently retweeting an old tweet of Henry’s from his high school days.
I'm gone win Heisman #Goals #DreamingBig!
— Derrick Henry (@KingHenry_2) April 17, 2012
