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{{Short description|American football player (born 1994)}}
{{Short description|American football player (born 1994)}}
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{{Infobox NFL biography
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Willie Henry
| name = Willie Henry
| image = Willie Henry Ravens 2018 (cropped).jpg
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| caption = Henry with the Baltimore Ravens in 2018
| current_team =
| caption = Henry with the Baltimore Ravens in 2018
| current_team = Birmingham Stallions
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| number = 96
| position = [[Defensive tackle]]
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|mf=yes|1994|3|20}}
| position = [[Defensive tackle]]
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| birth_place = [[Cleveland, Ohio]], U.S.
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| birth_place = [[Cleveland, Ohio]], U.S.
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| height_ft = 6
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 3
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| weight_lbs = 288
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| high_school = [[Glenville High School|Glenville]] (Cleveland, Ohio)
| weight_lbs = 288
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| college = [[Michigan Wolverines football|Michigan]]
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| high_school = [[Glenville High School|Glenville]] (Cleveland, Ohio)
| draftyear = 2016
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| college = [[Michigan Wolverines football|Michigan]]
| draftyear = 2016
| draftround = 4
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| draftpick = 132
| draftpick = 132
| pastteams =
| pastteams =
* [[Baltimore Ravens]] ({{NFL Year|2016}}–{{NFL Year|2018}})
* [[Baltimore Ravens]] ({{NFL Year|2016}}–{{NFL Year|2018}})
* [[San Francisco 49ers]] ({{NFL Year|2020}})
* [[San Francisco 49ers]] ({{NFL Year|2020}})
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* [[Philadelphia Eagles]] ({{NFL Year|2021}})*
* [[Philadelphia Eagles]] ({{NFL Year|2021}})*
* [[New York Giants]] ({{NFL Year|2021}})*
* [[New York Giants]] ({{NFL Year|2021}})*
* [[Birmingham Stallions (2022)|Birmingham Stallions]] ({{USFL Year|2022}}–present)
* [[Birmingham Stallions (2022)|Birmingham Stallions]] ({{USFL Year|2022}}–{{USFL Year|2023}})
* [[Memphis Showboats (2022)|Memphis Showboats]] ({{UFL Year|2024}})*
| status = Active
| highlights =
| status =
| highlights =
*2x [[USFL (2022)|USFL]] champion ([[2022 USFL Championship Game|2022]], [[2023 USFL Championship Game|2023]])
*2× [[USFL (2022)|USFL]] champion ([[2022 USFL Championship Game|2022]], [[2023 USFL Championship Game|2023]])
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|statlabel1=[[Tackle (football move)|Total tackles]]
| statlabel1 = [[Tackle (football move)|Total tackles]]
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| statlabel2 = [[Quarterback sack|Sacks]]
|statvalue2=4.5
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'''Willie Henry''' (born March 20, 1994) is an [[American football]] [[defensive tackle]] for the [[Birmingham Stallions (2022)|Birmingham Stallions]] of the [[United States Football League (2022)|United States Football League]] (USFL). He played college football at [[Michigan Wolverines football|Michigan]].
'''Willie Henry''' (born March 20, 1994) is an [[American football]] [[defensive tackle]] who is a free agent. He played college football at [[Michigan Wolverines football|Michigan]].


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
===Baltimore Ravens===
===Baltimore Ravens===
Henry was drafted by the [[Baltimore Ravens]] in the fourth round, 132nd overall, in the [[2016 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2016 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2016/draft.htm |access-date=2023-05-17 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
Henry was drafted by the [[Baltimore Ravens]] in the fourth round, 132nd overall, in the [[2016 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2016 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2016/draft.htm |access-date=May 17, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
He was placed on injured reserve on November 15, 2016, ending his rookie season without playing a single snap through nine games, being inactive for all but one.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mink, Ryan |date=November 15, 2016 |title=Ravens Promote DB Asa Jackson, Place DT Willie Henry on Injured Reserve |url=http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Ravens-Promote-DB-Asa-Jackson-Place-DT-Willie-Henry-On-Injured-Reserve/1e6c3934-be9b-43bc-abca-9953be8a0500 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171112170211/http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Ravens-Promote-DB-Asa-Jackson-Place-DT-Willie-Henry-On-Injured-Reserve/1e6c3934-be9b-43bc-abca-9953be8a0500 |archive-date=November 12, 2017 |website=BaltimoreRavens.com}}</ref>
He was placed on [[injured reserve]] on November 15, 2016, ending his rookie season without playing a single snap through nine games, being inactive for all but one.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mink, Ryan |date=November 15, 2016 |title=Ravens Promote DB Asa Jackson, Place DT Willie Henry on Injured Reserve |url=http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Ravens-Promote-DB-Asa-Jackson-Place-DT-Willie-Henry-On-Injured-Reserve/1e6c3934-be9b-43bc-abca-9953be8a0500 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171112170211/http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Ravens-Promote-DB-Asa-Jackson-Place-DT-Willie-Henry-On-Injured-Reserve/1e6c3934-be9b-43bc-abca-9953be8a0500 |archive-date=November 12, 2017 |website=BaltimoreRavens.com}}</ref>


On September 24, 2017, Henry played his first regular season game for the Baltimore Ravens. He ended the 2017 season with 3.5 sacks and two fumble recoveries in 13 games.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Willie Henry Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HenrWi00.htm |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref>
On September 24, 2017, Henry played his first regular season game for the Ravens. He ended the 2017 season with 3.5 sacks and two fumble recoveries in 13 games.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Willie Henry Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HenrWi00.htm |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}</ref>


After missing the first four games of the 2018 season due to hernia surgery, Henry played in three games before being placed on injured reserve on October 23, 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brown, Clifton |date=October 23, 2018 |title=Ravens Place Willie Henry on Injured Reserve, Promote Jermaine Eluemunor To 53-Man Roster |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/ravens-place-willie-henry-on-injured-reserve-promote-jermaine-eluemunor-to-53-ma |website=BaltimoreRavens.com}}</ref>
After missing the first four games of the 2018 season due to hernia surgery, Henry played in three games before being placed on injured reserve on October 23, 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brown, Clifton |date=October 23, 2018 |title=Ravens Place Willie Henry on Injured Reserve, Promote Jermaine Eluemunor To 53-Man Roster |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/ravens-place-willie-henry-on-injured-reserve-promote-jermaine-eluemunor-to-53-ma |website=BaltimoreRavens.com}}</ref>
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===San Francisco 49ers===
===San Francisco 49ers===
On January 22, 2020, Henry signed a reserve/future contract with the [[San Francisco 49ers]]. He was waived with a [[non-football illness]] designation on July 28, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 28, 2020 |title=49ers Announce Roster Moves |url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-roster-moves-emmanuel-moseley-weston-richburg-deebo-samuel |publisher=49ers.com |accessdate=July 29, 2020}}</ref> He was re-signed to their practice squad on October 27, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 27, 2020 |title=49ers Announce Roster Moves |url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-sign-tony-bergstrom-willie-henry-jr-to-practice-squad |website=49ers.com}}</ref> He was elevated to the active roster on November 28 for the team's week 12 game against the [[Los Angeles Rams]], and reverted to the practice squad after the game.<ref>{{Cite news |date=November 28, 2020 |title=49ers Announce Roster Moves |work=49ers.com |url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-activate-mostert-sherman-wilson-jr-trent-williams |accessdate=January 7, 2021 |archive-date=January 11, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210111031433/https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-activate-mostert-sherman-wilson-jr-trent-williams |url-status=dead }}</ref> He was released on December 15, 2020.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Madson, Kyle |date=December 15, 2020 |title=49ers roster moves: Johnathan Cyprien waived, DL released off practice squad |work=USAToday.com |url=https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/2020/12/15/49ers-roster-moves-johnathan-cyprien-waived-dl-released-off-practice-squad/ |access-date=February 1, 2021}}</ref>
On January 22, 2020, Henry signed a reserve/future contract with the [[San Francisco 49ers]]. He was waived with a [[non-football illness]] designation on July 28, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 28, 2020 |title=49ers Announce Roster Moves |url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-roster-moves-emmanuel-moseley-weston-richburg-deebo-samuel |publisher=49ers.com |accessdate=July 29, 2020}}</ref> He was re-signed to their [[practice squad]] on October 27, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 27, 2020 |title=49ers Announce Roster Moves |url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-sign-tony-bergstrom-willie-henry-jr-to-practice-squad |website=49ers.com}}</ref> He was elevated to the active roster on November 28 for the team's week 12 game against the [[Los Angeles Rams]], and reverted to the practice squad after the game.<ref>{{Cite news |date=November 28, 2020 |title=49ers Announce Roster Moves |work=49ers.com |url=https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-activate-mostert-sherman-wilson-jr-trent-williams |accessdate=January 7, 2021 |archive-date=January 11, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210111031433/https://www.49ers.com/news/49ers-activate-mostert-sherman-wilson-jr-trent-williams |url-status=dead }}</ref> He was released on December 15, 2020.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Madson, Kyle |date=December 15, 2020 |title=49ers roster moves: Johnathan Cyprien waived, DL released off practice squad |work=USAToday.com |url=https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/2020/12/15/49ers-roster-moves-johnathan-cyprien-waived-dl-released-off-practice-squad/ |access-date=February 1, 2021}}</ref>


===Houston Texans===
===Houston Texans===
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=== New York Giants ===
=== New York Giants ===
On August 12, 2021, Henry signed with the [[New York Giants]]. He was waived on August 31, 2021 and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.<ref>{{cite web|title=New York Giants announce 53-man roster|url=https://www.giants.com/news/new-york-giants-final-53-man-roster-2021-nfl-season-joe-judge|author=Eisen, Michael|website=Giants.com|date=September 1, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Giants establish practice squad amid roster moves|url=https://www.giants.com/news/giants-establish-practice-squad-amid-roster-moves-casey-kreiter-david-sills|author=Eisen, Michael|website=Giants.com|date=September 1, 2021}}</ref> On September 28, 2021, Henry was released from the practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Giants sign LB Omari Cobb, OL Sam Jones to practice squad|url=https://www.giants.com/news/omari-cobb-sam-jones-to-practice-squad-matt-cole-foster-sarell-willie-henry|author=Eisen, Michael|website=Giants.com|date=September 29, 2021}}</ref>
On August 12, 2021, Henry signed with the [[New York Giants]]. He was waived on August 31, 2021, and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.<ref>{{cite web|title=New York Giants announce 53-man roster|url=https://www.giants.com/news/new-york-giants-final-53-man-roster-2021-nfl-season-joe-judge|author=Eisen, Michael|website=Giants.com|date=September 1, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Giants establish practice squad amid roster moves|url=https://www.giants.com/news/giants-establish-practice-squad-amid-roster-moves-casey-kreiter-david-sills|author=Eisen, Michael|website=Giants.com|date=September 1, 2021}}</ref> On September 28, 2021, Henry was released from the practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|title=Giants sign LB Omari Cobb, OL Sam Jones to practice squad|url=https://www.giants.com/news/omari-cobb-sam-jones-to-practice-squad-matt-cole-foster-sarell-willie-henry|author=Eisen, Michael|website=Giants.com|date=September 29, 2021}}</ref>


===Birmingham Stallions===
===Birmingham Stallions===
Henry signed with the [[Birmingham Stallions (2022)|Birmingham Stallions]] of the [[United States Football League (2022)|United States Football League]] on April 28, 2022.<ref>{{cite tweet |user=USFLStallions |title=Roster Updates |number=1519562503998427138 |date=April 28, 2022 |access-date=April 28, 2022}}</ref>
Henry signed with the [[Birmingham Stallions (2022)|Birmingham Stallions]] of the [[United States Football League (2022)|United States Football League]] on April 28, 2022.<ref>{{cite tweet |user=USFLStallions |title=Roster Updates |number=1519562503998427138 |date=April 28, 2022 |access-date=April 28, 2022}}</ref>

=== Memphis Showboats ===
On January 15, 2024, Henry was selected by the [[Memphis Showboats (2022)|Memphis Showboats]] in the 14th round of the Super Draft portion of the [[2024 UFL dispersal draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rachuk |first=Stephan |date=January 15, 2024 |title=2024 United Football League (UFL) Super Draft Tracker |url=https://pfnewsroom.com/news/2024-united-football-league-ufl-super-draft-tracker/ |access-date=January 15, 2024 |website=Pro Football Newsroom |language=en-US}}</ref> He was waived on February 12, 2024.<ref>{{Cite news |title=UFL Player Transactions, Monday February 12, 2024 |url=https://uflboard.com/news/ufl-player-transactions-monday-february-12-2024/ |website=UFLBoard.com |date=February 12, 2024 |access-date=February 13, 2024}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Glenville High School alumni]]
[[Category:Glenville High School alumni]]
[[Category:Houston Texans players]]
[[Category:Houston Texans players]]
[[Category:Memphis Showboats (2022) players]]
[[Category:Michigan Wolverines football players]]
[[Category:Michigan Wolverines football players]]
[[Category:New York Giants players]]
[[Category:New York Giants players]]

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Willie Henry
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Henry with the Baltimore Ravens in 2018
Personal information
Born: (1994-03-20) March 20, 1994 (age 30)
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:288 lb (131 kg)
Career information
High school:Glenville (Cleveland, Ohio)
College:Michigan
Position:Defensive tackle
NFL draft:2016 / round: 4 / pick: 132
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:36
Sacks:4.5
Fumble recoveries:1

Willie Henry (born March 20, 1994) is an American football defensive tackle who is a free agent. He played college football at Michigan.

Professional career

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Baltimore Ravens

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Henry was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth round, 132nd overall, in the 2016 NFL draft.[1] He was placed on injured reserve on November 15, 2016, ending his rookie season without playing a single snap through nine games, being inactive for all but one.[2]

On September 24, 2017, Henry played his first regular season game for the Ravens. He ended the 2017 season with 3.5 sacks and two fumble recoveries in 13 games.[3]

After missing the first four games of the 2018 season due to hernia surgery, Henry played in three games before being placed on injured reserve on October 23, 2018.[4]

On August 30, 2019, Henry was released by the Ravens.

San Francisco 49ers

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On January 22, 2020, Henry signed a reserve/future contract with the San Francisco 49ers. He was waived with a non-football illness designation on July 28, 2020.[5] He was re-signed to their practice squad on October 27, 2020.[6] He was elevated to the active roster on November 28 for the team's week 12 game against the Los Angeles Rams, and reverted to the practice squad after the game.[7] He was released on December 15, 2020.[8]

Houston Texans

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On December 22, 2020, Henry signed with the practice squad of the Houston Texans.[9] His practice squad contract with the team expired after the season on January 11, 2021.[10]

Philadelphia Eagles

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On May 25, 2021, Henry signed with the Philadelphia Eagles.[11] On July 25, 2021, Eagles released Henry.[12]

New York Giants

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On August 12, 2021, Henry signed with the New York Giants. He was waived on August 31, 2021, and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[13][14] On September 28, 2021, Henry was released from the practice squad.[15]

Birmingham Stallions

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Henry signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the United States Football League on April 28, 2022.[16]

Memphis Showboats

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On January 15, 2024, Henry was selected by the Memphis Showboats in the 14th round of the Super Draft portion of the 2024 UFL dispersal draft.[17] He was waived on February 12, 2024.[18]

References

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  1. ^ "2016 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
  2. ^ Mink, Ryan (November 15, 2016). "Ravens Promote DB Asa Jackson, Place DT Willie Henry on Injured Reserve". BaltimoreRavens.com. Archived from the original on November 12, 2017.
  3. ^ "Willie Henry Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  4. ^ Brown, Clifton (October 23, 2018). "Ravens Place Willie Henry on Injured Reserve, Promote Jermaine Eluemunor To 53-Man Roster". BaltimoreRavens.com.
  5. ^ "49ers Announce Roster Moves". 49ers.com. July 28, 2020. Retrieved July 29, 2020.
  6. ^ "49ers Announce Roster Moves". 49ers.com. October 27, 2020.
  7. ^ "49ers Announce Roster Moves". 49ers.com. November 28, 2020. Archived from the original on January 11, 2021. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
  8. ^ Madson, Kyle (December 15, 2020). "49ers roster moves: Johnathan Cyprien waived, DL released off practice squad". USAToday.com. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
  9. ^ "Houston Texans Transactions (12-22-20)". HoustonTexans.com. December 22, 2020. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
  10. ^ "Seven players set free". FantasyGuru.com. January 11, 2021. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  11. ^ "Eagles sign DT Willie Henry". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. May 25, 2021.
  12. ^ "Roster Moves:Eagles and CB Steven Nelson have agreed to terms on a one-year contract and the team released DT Willie Henry". Twitter. July 25, 2021.
  13. ^ Eisen, Michael (September 1, 2021). "New York Giants announce 53-man roster". Giants.com.
  14. ^ Eisen, Michael (September 1, 2021). "Giants establish practice squad amid roster moves". Giants.com.
  15. ^ Eisen, Michael (September 29, 2021). "Giants sign LB Omari Cobb, OL Sam Jones to practice squad". Giants.com.
  16. ^ @USFLStallions (April 28, 2022). "Roster Updates" (Tweet). Retrieved April 28, 2022 – via Twitter.
  17. ^ Rachuk, Stephan (January 15, 2024). "2024 United Football League (UFL) Super Draft Tracker". Pro Football Newsroom. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  18. ^ "UFL Player Transactions, Monday February 12, 2024". UFLBoard.com. February 12, 2024. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
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