Is Adrian Cooper Better Than Derrick Henry? NFL Stats Decide

The career statistics tell a clear story in this TE comparison. Derrick Henry holds the advantage in 3 of 3 key categories, with Receptions representing the most decisive gap — a 127.6% difference that separates these two NFL players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.

Derrick Henry's Receptions of 198 compared to Adrian Cooper's 87 represents a 127.6% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Adrian Cooper falls 78.3% below the career average of 400 in this category while Derrick Henry exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Derrick Henry's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Receiving Yards, where Adrian Cooper posts 1,037 against Derrick Henry's 1,865 — a gap of just 79.8%. Adrian Cooper can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 3-0 tally suggests. In any debate, Receiving Yards is the statistical ammunition for the Adrian Cooper side.

The tight end position demands a rare combination of size, athleticism and football IQ. Career receiving production at tight end reflects the ability to dominate as a mismatch weapon, red zone threat and reliable safety valve.

Derrick Henry wins this head to head comparison decisively — 3 categories to 0. The 127.6% gap in Receptions alone makes a compelling case, but the consistency across multiple categories confirms Derrick Henry's statistical superiority in this NFL career comparison.