Keron Henry Explained

Number:10, 16
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:1982 8, mf=yes
Birth Place:Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lbs:218
High School:Brooklyn (NY) Technical
College:Connecticut
Undraftedyear:2005
Pastteams:
Highlights:
  • Nils V. "Swede" Nelson Award (2004)
Aflstatlabel1:Receptions
Aflstatvalue1:21
Aflstatlabel2:Receiving yards
Aflstatvalue2:292
Aflstatlabel3:Receiving TDs
Aflstatvalue3:5
Aflstatlabel4:Rushing yards
Aflstatvalue4:9
Aflstatlabel5:Rushing TDs
Aflstatvalue5:5
Afl:10317

Keron Henry (born August 20, 1982) is a former professional American football wide receiver.[1]

Early life

Henry attended Brooklyn Technical High School in Brooklyn, New York[2] and was an all-state football player in New York.[3]

College career

Henry chose to attend the University of Connecticut,[4] where he continued his football career. When he suffered a knee injury, he lost his position as quarterback to Dan Orlovsky. To get back onto the field, Henry transitioned to wide receiver, where he had over 1,600 receiving yards.[5] In his final game as a Huskie, Henry hauled in 9 passes during the 2004 Motor City Bowl.

Professional career

After not being drafted during the 2005 NFL draft, Henry signed with the New Orleans Saints. Henry spent a few weeks on the practice squad for the Saints before being released.

On January 12, 2006, Henry signed on with the San Diego Chargers, where he was assigned to the Berlin Thunder of NFL Europe.[6] He was waived by the Chargers on June 1, 2006.[5]

On July 25, 2006, Henry signed with the New England Patriots.[7]

He played for the New York Dragons during the 2007 and the 2008 seasons.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Keron Henry,, - Fantasy Football News, Stats . 2023-03-17 . CBSSports.com . en.
  2. Web site: Blitz . Kathryn . 2011-05-11 . Bleeding Blue and White - MaxPreps . 2023-03-17 . MaxPreps.com . en.
  3. Web site: Kathryn Blitz . May 11, 2011 . Bleeding Blue and White . September 21, 2015 . www.maxpreps.com . CBS Interactive.
  4. Web site: NFL.com Official Site of the National Football League . 2023-03-17 . NFL.com . en-US.
  5. Web site: Keron Henry WR . 2024-04-11 . archive.patriots.com . 2015-01-18 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150118142846/http://archive.patriots.com/team/index.cfm?ac=playerbio&bio=32083 . dead .
  6. Web site: Cornell Brockington Declares For NFL Draft . January 13, 2006 . CBS Interactive . www.uconnhuskies.com . September 21, 2015.
  7. Web site: Patriots Sign 4 More Draft Picks . July 25, 2006 . Scout.com . www.scout.com . September 21, 2015.