Ravens' Derrick Henry Welcomes Third Daughter with Girlfriend

The NFL star talks about being a 'girl dad' and how he's inspired by Kobe Bryant's legacy.

Feb. 4, 2026 at 6:47pm

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Derrick Henry, the running back for the Baltimore Ravens, announced the birth of his third baby girl with girlfriend Adrianna Rivas. The 32-year-old NFL star opened up about how his love of being a 'girl dad' is in part inspired by the late Kobe Bryant, who helped coin the term through his own devotion to his daughters. Henry, who already has two older daughters, Valentina and Celine, says fatherhood is a 'blessing' despite being 'a grind' at times.

Why it matters

Henry's story resonates with the growing number of fathers who embrace the 'girl dad' identity, finding joy and fulfillment in raising daughters. His public celebration of this role model's impact, especially in the wake of Kobe Bryant's tragic passing, underscores the cultural shift towards more involved and nurturing fathers.

The details

Henry and his girlfriend Adrianna Rivas welcomed their third daughter, whose name has not yet been confirmed. The NFL star says his older girls, ages 5 and 1, are thrilled to have a new baby sister and 'can't keep them off of her.' Henry describes fatherhood as both a 'blessing' and 'a grind,' but says he has no regrets and is committed to being the 'best dad' he can be.

  • On Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, Derrick Henry announced the birth of his third daughter.
  • Henry's older daughters, Valentina and Celine, are 5 and 1 years old respectively.

The players

Derrick Henry

A 32-year-old running back for the Baltimore Ravens who has welcomed three daughters with his girlfriend Adrianna Rivas.

Adrianna Rivas

Derrick Henry's girlfriend, with whom he has three daughters.

Kobe Bryant

The late NBA legend who helped popularize the 'girl dad' identity through his devotion to his four daughters.

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What they’re saying

“We just had a new baby girl. So my third girl, three girls in a row. I'm a girl dad.”

— Derrick Henry, NFL Player

“I'm a big Kobe Bryant fan, so, you know, I kind of got the same mentality with the girls.”

— Derrick Henry, NFL Player

The takeaway

Derrick Henry's story highlights the growing cultural embrace of involved, nurturing fathers who find joy and fulfillment in raising daughters. His public celebration of being a 'girl dad,' inspired by the legacy of Kobe Bryant, underscores the powerful impact that positive father-daughter relationships can have.