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Why Chargers TE Hunter Henry could be bound for best season of career in 2020

If Chargers tight end Hunter Henry stays healthy, he could have his best professional season yet.

Chargers tight end Hunter Henry has been on the outside of being considered one of the NFL’s top tight end. It’s primarily because he has struggled to stay healthy consistently, but Henry could be considered among the cream of the crop, if he stays injury-free.

Henry flourished with Philip Rivers distributing the wealth to him, amassing 136 catches, 1,709 receiving yards, 12.6 yards per reception and 17 touchdowns in 41 games.

However, the quarterback change, whether it’s Tyrod Taylor or Justin Herbert, could lead to higher production than what he managed to do with Rivers under center.

When Taylor was the starter for the Bills from 2015-17, he favored tight end Charles Clay as his primary target, as Clay was targeted 238 times in 41 games.

From those 238 targets, Clay caught 157 of them for 1,638 yards and six touchdowns.

If there is a switch at the quarterback position and the team decides to go with Herbert at some point during the season, Henry could quickly become the rookie’s go-to option.

During his time at Oregon, Herbert favored the team’s tight end in Jacob Breeland. The two linked up 74 times for 1,225 yards, 16.6 yards per reception and 13 touchdowns in four seasons.

The Chargers are expected to take more of a run-heavy approach, given the fact that they have a mobile quarterback now. That could hinder the looks that Henry does get. Not to mention, Keenan Allen and Mike Williams could take some of his targets away.

Nonetheless, Taylor and Herbert’s favoritism towards tight ends in the past could lead to a bright 2020 campaign for Henry, as he looks to earn a big contract extension (if he isn’t extended prior to the season).

Chargers TE Hunter Henry graduates from University of Arkansas

While being one of the league’s top tight ends, Hunter Henry still managed to get his education.

Hunter Henry has become one of the league’s most premiere tight ends since joining the Chargers.

His main focus has been helping out with putting the Chargers in the best position to succeed by doing what he does best on the field. While doing that, he still managed to prioritize his education.

Henry, 26, graduated from the University of Arkansas on Saturday, four years after leaving school early for the NFL.

Henry, the Atlanta native, played his college ball for the Razorbacks before being selected by the Chargers in the second-round of the 2016 NFL Draft.

“Thank you!” Henry said in his statement “Worked hard to get this. Promised my mom and my wife when I left that I would get my degree.”

Henry signed his franchise tag earlier this offseason. He said that him and the franchise were close to a long-term deal, but the coronavirus crisis put things to a halt and he’s hopeful that it’ll all work out soon.

Even though he’s battled injuries, Henry has been productive. In three seasons played, the former Arkansas product posted 136 receptions for 1,709 yards and 17 touchdowns.