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Henry Jr.'s First Catch: TD Bombshell!
5 Sep
Summary
- Freshman WR Chris Henry Jr. scored a touchdown on his first catch.
- Henry Jr. is a five-star recruit and son of former NFL player Chris Henry.
- He committed to Ohio State in the summer of 2023 as a top recruit.
Chris Henry Jr., a highly touted freshman wide receiver, marked his Ohio State debut with a touchdown on his first reception. The 15-yard scoring catch from quarterback Tavien St. Clair occurred late in the Buckeyes' decisive 56-3 victory over Ball State.
Henry Jr. arrived at Ohio State as a five-star recruit and the son of former NFL and West Virginia standout Chris Henry. He had previously committed to the Buckeyes in the summer of 2023, recognized as a top player in the 2026 recruiting class.
While not seeing extensive action in the season opener, Henry Jr. is positioned to become a key player for Ohio State. His father, Chris Henry Sr., had a notable college career before being drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals. The elder Henry's NFL career was marked by challenges.
Chris Henry Sr. tragically passed away in December 2009 when his son was only two years old. Following his father's death, former teammate Pacman Jones played a role in raising Henry Jr. and his siblings, with Henry Jr. later residing with Jones' family.
