Lincoln-Way East Wide Receiver AJ Henning is Our 5 Star Feature

A.J. Henning earned legendary status in Illinois youth football before continuing his dominance at Lincoln-Way East High School. The dynamic wide receiver scored five or six touchdowns per game as a freshman, earning an immediate promotion to varsity where he became the first non-kicker position player to make that leap.

Henning's explosive playmaking helped Lincoln-Way East capture an undefeated state championship season in 2017. His versatility allows coaches to utilize him in multiple ways, whether as a traditional receiver, jet sweep threat, or return specialist. Henning's commitment to the Michigan Wolverines adds another elite playmaker to a program building toward championship contention.