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Chris Henry Jr: From NFL Legacy to Future Great

September 12, 2025
Chris Henry Jr. carries an NFL legacy at Mater Dei while forging his own path to Ohio State as a 6-foot-6 wide receiver.

Chris Henry Jr. stands 6-foot-6 and plays wide receiver at Mater Dei High School—one of the nation's elite programs. His late father, Chris Henry Sr., played in the NFL, and that legacy drives the younger Henry forward.

The path hasn't been simple. Henry has moved across states and lived with various guardians, including former NFL cornerback Adam Jones. Through it all, he's maintained strong academics and family ties. Ohio State awaits, where the coaching staff has a track record of developing NFL-caliber receivers.