Derrick Henry leads NFL in touch-to-snap rate at 65.4%

Wilson second at 62.4% among backs with 25 touches

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Highest touch to snap rate this season (min 25 touches) Derrick Henry 65.4% Emanuel Wilson 62.4% Najee Via @PFF on X

What happened: PFF ranked Henry first in touch-to-snap rate this season at 65.4% with a minimum of 25 touches. Emanuel Wilson sits second at 62.4%, followed by Najee Harris at 59.6%. J.K. Dobbins (57.5%) and Bhayshul Tuten (57.2%) round out the top five.

Why it matters: The rate identifies backs whose snaps most consistently become touches, a marker of concentrated workload. Derrick Henry entered 2026 after 307 carries for 1,595 yards and 16 touchdowns in 17 games in 2025. Wilson and Tuten placing in the top five signals early-season trust in younger rotations.

By the numbers: Touch-to-snap: Henry 65.4%, Wilson 62.4%, Harris 59.6%, Dobbins 57.5%, Tuten 57.2%. 2025 rushing lines: Henry 307-1,595-16 in 17 games; Wilson 125-496-3 in 17 games; Dobbins 153-772-4 in 10 games; Tuten 83-307-5 in 15 games.

What to watch: Watch whether the order holds as touch minimums rise through October. Next games will test if second-tier efficiency translates into larger snap shares.

Sources

@PFF 2026-10-14T23:32:34.708800+00:00

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