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.
Thank you! Worked hard to get this. Promised my mom and my wife when I left that I would get my degree. Well @JennyHenry I did it. Glad I was able to get my degree from this awesome university. Woo pig https://t.co/NS7iFPQzwY
— Hunter Henry (@Hunter_Henry84) May 9, 2020
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.