Chas Henry
{{Short description|American football player (born 1989)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Chas Henry
| image = Chas Henry (cropped).jpg
| alt =
| caption = Henry holding a kick in 2011
| number = 8
| position = Punter
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1989|1|6|mf=y}}
| birth_place = Dallas, Georgia, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 3
| weight_lb = 219
| high_school = East Paulding
(Dallas, Georgia)
| college = Florida (2007–2010)
| undraftedyear = 2011
| pastteams = * Philadelphia Eagles ({{NFL Year|2011|2012}})
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers ({{NFL Year|2013}})*
| highlights = * BCS national champion (2009)
- Ray Guy Award (2010)
- Consensus All-American (2010)
- First-team All-SEC (2010)
- 2× Second-team All-SEC (2008, 2009)
| statlabel1 = Punts
| statvalue1 = 82
| statlabel2 = Punting yards
| statvalue2 = 3,606
| statlabel3 = Punting average
| statvalue3 = 44
| statlabel4 = Longest punt
| statvalue4 = 62
| statlabel5 = Inside 20
| statvalue5 = 21
| pfr = HenrCh02
}}
Chas Henry (born January 6, 1989) is an American former football punter who played in the National Football League (NFL). Henry played college football for the Florida Gators, earned consensus All-American honors, and won the Ray Guy Award. He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2011.
Early life
Henry was born in Dallas, Georgia.GatorZone.com, Football History, 2010 Roster, [http://web.gatorzone.com/football/bios.php?year=2010&player_id=137 Chas Henry] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120402034846/http://web.gatorzone.com/football/bios.php?year=2010&player_id=137 |date=April 2, 2012 }}. Retrieved May 19, 2011. He attended East Paulding High School in Dallas, and he played high school football for the East Paulding Raiders. Henry holds the school record for longest punt (66 yards) and led the Raiders to the state semi-finals as quarterback by throwing for 17 touchdowns and more than 1,700 yards.
College career
Henry accepted an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, where he played for coach Urban Meyer's Florida Gators football team from 2007 to 2010.[http://web.gatorzone.com/football/media/2011/media_guide.pdf 2011 Florida Gators Football Media Guide] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120402035222/http://web.gatorzone.com/football/media/2011/media_guide.pdf |date=April 2, 2012 }}, University Athletic Association, Gainesville, Florida, pp. 89, 95, 97, 101, 136, 151–153, 182 (2011). Retrieved August 12, 2011. As a sophomore in 2008, Henry was a member of the Gators' BCS National Championship team.
During his senior season in 2010, Henry punted 50 times for 2,253 yards (a 45.1-yard average), including his season-best punt of 75 yards.ESPN.com, College Football, NCAA Division I-A Player Punting Statistics, [https://www.espn.com/college-football/news/story?id=5757283 Chas Henry]. Retrieved May 19, 2011. Sixteen of his punts landed inside the 20-yard line and only thirteen were fair caught.Shannon J. Owens, "[https://archive.today/20130130203044/http://www.orlandosentinel.com/mobile/sports/os-chas-henry-wins-ray-guy-award,0,7955624.story Florida punter Chas Henry wins Ray Guy Award]," The Orlando Sentinel (December 9, 2010). Retrieved May 19, 2011. Memorably, Henry also assumed place-kicking duties when starting place kicker Caleb Sturgis was injured, and kicked the 37-yard, game-winning field goal in the Gators' 34–31 overtime victory over the rival Georgia Bulldogs while several Bulldog assistant coaches attempted to distract him from the sideline.Chris Low, "[https://www.espn.com/blog/sec/post/_/id/16330/richt-downplays-granthams-choke-sign Richt downplays Grantham's choke sign]," ESPN.com (November 2, 2010). Retrieved May 19, 2011.Associated Press, "[https://www.espn.com/college-football/news/story?id=5757283 Mark Richt: Emotions got the best of coach]," ESPN.com (November 2, 2010). Retrieved May 19, 2011.
Following the 2010 regular season, Henry was recognized as a consensus first-team All-American, and received the Ray Guy Award, awarded to the best punter in college football.2012 NCAA Football Records Book, [http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/stats/football_records/2012/Awards.pdf Award Winners], National Collegiate Athletic Association, Indianapolis, Indiana, pp. 12 & 14 (2012). Retrieved September 14, 2012. He was one of three finalists for the award in 2009, and one of ten semifinalists in 2008.Antonya English, "[http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/gators/content/florida-kicker-chas-henry-wins-prestigious-ray-guy-award Florida kicker Chas Henry wins prestigious Ray Guy Award] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121015113748/http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/gators/content/florida-kicker-chas-henry-wins-prestigious-ray-guy-award |date=October 15, 2012 }}," The St. Petersburg Times (December 10, 2010). Retrieved May 19, 2011."[http://www.gatorzone.com/story.php?id=19404 Chas Henry Honored at the Home Depot ESPNU College Football Awards]," GatorZone.com (December 9, 2010). Retrieved May 19, 2011.
Professional career
= Philadelphia Eagles =
After he was not selected in the 2011 NFL draft, Henry signed as an undrafted free agent with the Philadelphia Eagles.Jonathan Tamari, "[https://web.archive.org/web/20120911102545/http://articles.philly.com/2011-08-07/sports/29861596_1_chas-henry-training-camp-ray-guy-award Rookie kicker and punter stepping into key roles with Eagles]," Philadelphia Inquirer (August 7, 2011). Retrieved September 2, 2011. He opened the 2011 NFL season as the Eagles' starting punter. Henry committed a Monday Night Football blunder against the Chicago Bears in a Week 9 loss, in which he botched a fake punt, and his pass was underthrown."[http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-total-access/09000d5d823e5ee8/Eagles-botch-fake-punt NFL Videos: Eagles botch fake punt]," NFL.com (November 8, 2011). Retrieved August 13, 2012.
Henry was released by the Eagles on September 25, 2012.Bo Wulf, "[http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/McBriar-Returns-As-Punter-LS-Added/66626552-c326-445b-ae6f-7ca902e85875 McBriar Returns As Punter; LS Added] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120927032735/http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/McBriar-Returns-As-Punter-LS-Added/66626552-c326-445b-ae6f-7ca902e85875 |date=September 27, 2012 }}," PhiladelphiaEagles.com (September 25, 2012). Retrieved September 25, 2012.
= Tampa Bay Buccaneers =
Henry was signed by the Buccaneers on February 13, 2013, and was competing for the starting spot against Michael Koenen."[http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-1/Bucs-Add-Punter-Chas-Henry/1cb228a5-831e-4f65-a78a-926d19bb4f89 Bucs Add Punter Chas Henry] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130218175105/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-1/Bucs-Add-Punter-Chas-Henry/1cb228a5-831e-4f65-a78a-926d19bb4f89 |date=February 18, 2013 }}," Buccaneers.com (February 13, 2013). Retrieved February 13, 2013. Henry was cut by Tampa Bay on August 31, 2013.["http://tbo.com/sports/bucs/bucs-make-roster-cuts-put-tynes-on-injury-list-20130831/ {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140106201341/http://tbo.com/sports/bucs/bucs-make-roster-cuts-put-tynes-on-injury-list-20130831/ |date=January 6, 2014 }} Bucs make roster cuts],"
See also
{{Portal|American football|Biography|College football}}
References
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External links
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20130313161942/http://www.buccaneers.com/team-and-stats/roster/Chas-Henry/7f3451fe-9ef8-42ea-881a-874ec1a3bc89 Chas Henry] – Tampa Bay Buccaneers player profile
- [http://www.gatorzone.com/football/bios.php?year=2010&player_id=137 Chas Henry] – Florida Gators player profile
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20110821065009/http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/team/roster/Chas-Henry/5ed6f59f-85c9-47df-a91d-f4825b434466 Chas Henry] – Philadelphia Eagles player profile
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