Kayleb Wagner, running back of Baker High School in Florida, broke Titan’s running back, Derrick Henry’s single game rushing record with a 542 yard performance.
Wagner, who was born without a left hand, broke Henry’s record with only 25 carries. It took Henry 45 carries to get 502 yards for the previous record. Both RB’s recorded six touchdowns in their record setting performances.
Wagner’s incredible performance cough the attention of the Titan’s running back who gave him a special message.
“I think it’s incredible.” Henry said during a Wednesday press conference. “Hopefully he breaks out more. Definitely an inspiration to me and inspiration to his team and everyone in that community.”
Wagner claims that Henry reached out to him and his sending some game worn equipment to use in the future.
How cool is this?!?
On Friday, Baker High school running back Kayleb Wagner rushed for 535 yards against South Walton, breaking Derrick Henry's single-game Florida high school rushing record of 502 yards. @Kaylebwagner @KingHenry_2
Here's what Henry had to say about it: pic.twitter.com/4C5nQZhjKf
— Courtney Mims, WMBB (@MimsCourtney) September 23, 2021