Ohio Wide Receiver Chris Henry Jr. “Wowed” By Notre Dame Offer

On Friday, Notre Dame prolonged a suggestion to 2026 Cincinnati (Ohio) Withrow extensive receiver Chris Henry Jr., who’s already among the many nation’s elite in his class. It’s loopy to suppose that the Irish employees is already extending gives to highschool freshmen, however Henry has been pulling in some spectacular gives already.

He’s no stranger to spectacular applications exhibiting curiosity, however this current one from Notre Dame did really feel just a little totally different. It’s one which took Henry off guard in one of the simplest ways attainable.

“Once I acquired the supply, I used to be simply considering ‘Wow’ time and again in my head,” Henry defined. “I used to be speechless for a second and simply extraordinarily grateful and blessed to be within the place I’m. The supply got here straight from Coach (Marcus) Freeman, which was actually cool.”

As talked about earlier than, loads of notable applications are already exhibiting heavy curiosity. That spotlight doesn’t look to be slowing down anytime quickly. Count on his supply listing to reflect the very best within the nation by the point he’s a junior.

As only a freshman, Henry Jr. is already accumulating a number of spectacular gives to his identify. Among the notable applications who’ve provided the 6-4, 180-pound go catcher embody the Irish, Ohio State, Miami, Penn State, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Texas A&M, Michigan State, West Virginia, Kentucky, Purdue and Boston Faculty amongst others.

This a lot consideration may very well be tremendous overwhelming, however Henry has executed his finest to remain degree headed by the eye. He’s simply grateful for all the chance in entrance of him.

“My recruitment has been going nice thus far. I’ve been actually having fun with it,” he defined. “A bunch of faculties like Ohio State, Penn State, Cincinnati, Kentucky, Michigan State, Boston Faculty, Wisconsin, Purdue and Marshall have been standing out thus far. They’re exhibiting numerous curiosity.”

Henry can be starting to plan out some college visits over the subsequent couple of months. There’s a perception {that a} journey to South Bend could also be within the works, which might be enormous for the employees.

“I’m going to go to Kentucky on Saturday,” he famous. “That’s all I’ve deliberate thus far however extra needs to be popping up. I haven’t been on campus in South Bend earlier than. I’m undoubtedly trying ahead to arising there sooner or later for a go to.”

Regardless of being such a younger recruit, Henry already has a agency standards set for what he’s searching for in a faculty. He could also be a good distance off from making a choice however he already is aware of what’s vital to him.

“I’m searching for a faculty that may assist me get to the subsequent degree and one the place I’ve nice relationships with the coaches,” Henry defined. “It needs to be a spot the place I can go to and can be capable to achieve success after soccer.”

The extent of curiosity in Henry ought to actually be no shock when you think about who his father was. From a physique sort perspective and play model, it’s arduous to not see No. 15 working routes for the Bengals.

Henry’s father of the identical identify was a 3rd spherical choice (No. 83 total) of the Cincinnati Bengals out of the College of West Virginia within the 2005 NFL Draft. Henry Sr. would spend his total 5 yr profession with the Bengals, hauling in 119 receptions for 1,826 yards and 21 touchdowns. That got here after a formidable two-year profession with the Mountaineers, together with 1,878 receiving yards and 22 touchdowns on simply 93 grabs (20.2 YPC).

Henry’s life sadly ended tragically on December 17, 2009 from an car accident on the age of 26. Former NFL cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones is the guardian of Henry Jr., who’s already thought of one of the crucial gifted gamers within the 2026 recruiting class.

The youthful Henry did just a little little bit of the whole lot on the sphere for Withrow this previous season. The Ohio native hauled in 29 receptions for 292 yards and 5 touchdowns. Defensively, he totaled 16 tackles, three interceptions and a pair of fumble recoveries. Henry additionally returned six kickoffs for 88 yards on the yr. 

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