The post that Derrick Henry became the Alabama Crimson Tide’s first-ever brand ambassador with a $21.5 million deal appears to be unverified fan rumor, likely a mash‑up of unrelated facts.
✅ What’s actually confirmed:
- Derrick Henry is now a brand ambassador for Amazfit, the smartwatch/wearables brand from Zepp Health.
- The deal is confirmed: Henry is Amazfit’s first NFL athlete ambassador, joining other sports figures like Gabby Thomas and Jasmine Paolini.In his role, he’ll be using Amazfit products—like the T-Rex 3 watch—to monitor heart rate, sleep, training load, stress, and recovery.
❌ What’s missing or untrue:
- No reputable source (Sports Business Journal, SBJ, or others) mention the deal is $21.5 million, or tied to the Alabama Crimson Tide.
- The narrative that he’s Alabama’s “first-every brand ambassador” signed for that amount appears to stem from low-credibility sites like trendiwiki.com or random Facebook posts, not from verified outlets.
🏈 Additional Henry context:
- He’s also recently extended his NFL career with a two-year, $30 million deal with the Baltimore Ravens—$25 million guaranteed—making him the highest‑paid running back over 30 in league history.
- That lucrative NFL deal is separate from any Amazfit partnership and occurred a few months ago.
🧾 Bottom line:
| Claim | Verified? |
|---|---|
| Became Amazfit ambassador | ✅ Confirmed |
| $21.5 M contract | ❌ No evidence |
| First Alabama brand ambassador | ❌ Rumor |
🕵️♂️ What to do next:
- Watch major sports/business media (e.g. Sports Business Journal, ESPN, SBJ) for any official disclosure about deal values.
- If you want, I can track further announcements on Henry & Amazfit or do a deep dive into any future public filings or press releases.
Need me to keep tabs on it?
