Hunter Henry

Hunter Henry Stats, Bio, Age, Net Worth, & Career

Hunter Henry is a professional football player who plays tight end for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League. Henry has been a legitimate receiving threat when he has stayed on the field in his career. And while injuries have impacted his career, Henry is still an upper echelon NFL tight end.

High School Career (Pulaski Academy)

Hunter Henry played high school football at Pulaski Academy in Little Rock, Arkansas. Henry played wide receiver, offensive line and defensive line at the school. There, he earned All-American honors in his senior year and elected to play college football in his home state at Arkansas.

College Career (Arkansas Razorbacks)

At Arkansas, Henry played for three years and was named an all-SEC selection for all three seasons. He was the John Mackey award winner in 2015, pulling in 51 passes for 739 yards and three touchdowns in that season. After his junior year, Henry elected to go to the NFL.

NFL Career

Hunter Henry was drafted with the 35th overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, going in the second round to the San Diego Chargers. Henry has played in four seasons out of five as a pro, missing the 2018 season due to a knee injury. In four seasons on the field, Henry has averaged roughly 50 catches per season and has 21 touchdowns over that time frame.

Hunter Henry Net Worth, Salary, Endorsements & Career Earnings

Hunter Henry is currently an unrestricted free agent after the 2020 NFL season. In 2020 he signed a one-year, $10.6 million deal. His rookie contract was good for four years and $6.6 million with a $2.8 million signing bonus. Henry’s net worth is unknown, but he has earned $16.9 million in his career so far.

Hunter Henry Personal Life

Hunter Henry is the son of Mark Henry and Jenny Henry. He has two brothers and one sister. He married Parker Elizabeth Schmidly in 2018.

Hunter Henry Quotes

• On playing with no fans in 2020: “It helps us out a lot, we have a lot of experience with, definitely a lot of experience with what it going on this year.”
• On playing in a new stadium but not having fans: “We are opening a new stadium so we were very eager for the fans this year.”
• On Justin Herbert: “The leadership in a quiet way is awesome. It's exciting to see him kind of blossom into what he's going to be.”

Hunter Henry Fun Facts

• Henry gained fame at Arkansas for a famous lateral play against Ole Miss that helped the Razorbacks win a key SEC game.
• He has fumbled just twice in his career.
• Henry ran a 4.67 40-yard dash, close to the time that running back Zack Moss posted.
• Hunter Henry was a member of both the San Diego Chargers and Los Angeles Chargers.
• Henry’s yards per catch have decreased each year as he has been used as more of a red zone target.