Henry Pearson (American football) explained

Henry Pearson
Current Team:Green Bay Packers
Number:44
Position:Fullback
Birth Date:23 November 1999
Birth Place:Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lb:249
High School:Paramus Catholic
(Bergen County, New Jersey)
College:Appalachian State (2018–2022)
Undraftedyear:2023
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:2
Pfr:PearHe00

Henry Pearson (born November 23, 1999) is an American football fullback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Appalachian State Mountaineers.[1] [2]

College career

In Pearson's five year career at Appalachian State he notched 74 receptions for 897 yards and 11 touchdowns, while also totalling six tackles.[3]

Professional career

After not being selected in the 2023 NFL draft, Pearson signed with the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent.[4] However, Pearson was released during final roster cuts, but signed to the Packers practice squad the next day.[5] [6] On November 22, 2023, Pearson was elevated from the practice squad for their week twelve matchup versus the Detroit Lions.[7] On the next day, Pearson made his NFL debut playing 13 total snaps in a win.[8] The following day, Pearson was sent back down to the practice squad.[9] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 22, 2024.[10] On July 30, 2024, he was released.[11] He was signed back by the Packers on August 20, 2024.[12]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Henry Pearson . Packers.com . November 25, 2023.
  2. Web site: Henry Pearson Stats, News and Video – TE . NFL.com . November 25, 2023.
  3. Web site: Henry Pearson College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits . December 1, 2023 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
  4. Web site: Huber . Bill . Packers Awarded $9000 Signing Bonuses to Six Undrafted Free Agents . Sports Reference . November 25, 2023.
  5. Web site: Huber . Bill . 2023 Green Bay Packers Cuts Tracker: Path to 53-Man Roster . Sports Illustrated . November 25, 2023.
  6. Web site: Henry Pearson: Joins Green Bay's practice squad . CBS Sports . November 25, 2023.
  7. Web site: Westendorf . Jacob . Wednesday's Packers Transactions: What They Mean for Today vs. Lions . Sports Illustrated . November 25, 2023.
  8. Web site: Henry Pearson . Pro Football Reference . November 25, 2023.
  9. Web site: November 24, 2023 . Henry Pearson: Heads back to practice squad . November 25, 2023 . CBS Sports.
  10. Web site: Packers sign 14 free agents. Packers.com. January 22, 2024.
  11. Web site: Packers announce roster moves. Packers.com. July 30, 2024.
  12. Web site: Packers announce roster moves. Packers.com. August 20, 2024.