Honors and Awards

• 2007 Brook Berringer Citizenship Team
• Two-Time Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Academic Honor Roll (2006, 2008)
• 2009 Big 12 Commissioner's Spring Academic Honor Roll

2009 Outlook
Will Henry has served in a support role as a reserve receiver throughout his Nebraska career, but the Texas native is hoping for a more prominent role in 2009. The 6-5, 215-pound Henry is among a group of contenders who are vying for playing time and looking to help the Husker offense overcome the loss of Todd Peterson and Nate Swift, who finished their careers as two of the top five receivers in school history.

Henry is the tallest of Nebraska's receivers and has seen reserve action at receiver the past two seasons, while also contributing on special teams.

2008 (Sophomore)
The 6-5, 215-pound Henry is the tallest of Nebraska’s receivers, and in addition to his receiving work, he also played on special teams in 2008. Henry played in nine games, primarily on the punt return unit, while seeing a few snaps at receiver. He did not have a reception on the season.

2007 (Redshirt Freshman)
Henry appeared in games against Ball State and Iowa State. He did not have any receptions, but made valuable progress in practice throughout the season.

2006 (Redshirt)
Henry sat out the season as a redshirt and added muscle to his 6-5 frame.

Before Nebraska (J.M. Hanks HS)
Henry matched Wilson Thomas (1998) as the tallest receiver to sign with the Huskers since at least 1974. Henry played for Coach Ron Durks at J.M. Hanks High School in El Paso, Texas, and chose Nebraska after also receiving offers from Missouri, New Mexico State and UTEP.

As a junior, Henry caught 16 passes for 273 yards and three touchdowns. He enjoyed a breakout season as a senior, totaling 52 receptions for 917 yards and 12 touchdowns. His performance earned him Class 5A first-team all-state honors from TexasHSFootball.com and honorable-mention Class 5A All-State honors from the Associated Press. Playing defense as a junior, Henry recorded 35 total tackles and intercepted two passes. He was ranked among the SuperPrep Texas Top 102. Henry also ran track for Hanks.

Personal
Will is the son of William and Vernette Henry, and was born on Dec. 10, 1987. He is majoring in nutrition, exercise and health science and was named to the 2006 Big 12 Commissioner’s Fall Honor Roll. He has also made an impact in the Lincoln community and was one of 10 Huskers named to the 2007 Brook Berringer Citizenship Team. Henry has volunteered during School is Cool Week, American Education Week and as part of NU’s hospital visits. He was also a HERO Leadership Award recipient in the spring of 2007.