Marcus Henry
Encyclopedia
Marcus Henry is a Canadian football
wide receiver
for the Edmonton Eskimos
of the Canadian Football League
. He was drafted by the New York Jets
in the sixth round of the 2008 NFL Draft
. Henry played college football
at Kansas
.
Henry has also been a member of the Carolina Panthers
.
drafted Henry in the sixth round (171st overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft
. Henry was considered a "developing" propsect however his height advantage attracted the Jets' attention. The Jets signed Henry to a rookie contract on June 6, 2008. Henry made the active roster however he was inactive for the first two games of the season until he was waived by the team on September 22, 2008. Henry was subsequently signed to the team's practice squad on September 24, 2008 where he remained for the remainder of the season.
praised Henry who taught his fellow receivers how to use their strengths to their advantage. In spite of the positive praise, Henry was again released from the team on September 5, 2009 during the final roster cuts. Henry was signed to the team's practice squad, two days later, where he remained for the season.
practice squad on September 23, 2010.
of the Canadian Football League on April 5, 2011.
Canadian football
Canadian football is a form of gridiron football played exclusively in Canada in which two teams of 12 players each compete for territorial control of a field of play long and wide attempting to advance a pointed prolate spheroid ball into the opposing team's scoring area...
wide receiver
Wide receiver
A wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football, and is the key player in most of the passing plays. Only players in the backfield or the ends on the line are eligible to catch a forward pass. The two players who begin play at the ends of the offensive line are eligible...
for the Edmonton Eskimos
Edmonton Eskimos
The Edmonton Eskimos are a Canadian football team based in Edmonton, Alberta. They currently play in the West Division of the Canadian Football League . Edmonton is currently the third-youngest franchise in the CFL, although there were clubs with the name Edmonton Eskimos as early as 1895...
of the Canadian Football League
Canadian Football League
The Canadian Football League or CFL is a professional sports league located in Canada. The CFL is the highest level of competition in Canadian football, a form of gridiron football closely related to American football....
. He was drafted by the New York Jets
New York Jets
The New York Jets are a professional football team headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, representing the New York metropolitan area. The team is a member of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
in the sixth round of the 2008 NFL Draft
2008 NFL Draft
The 2008 NFL Draft took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 26 and April 27, 2008. For the 29th consecutive year, ESPN televised the draft; the NFL Network also broadcast the event, its third year doing so...
. Henry played college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
at Kansas
Kansas Jayhawks football
The Kansas Jayhawks football program is the intercollegiate football program of the University of Kansas Jayhawks. The program is classified in the NCAA's Division I, and the team competes in the Big 12 Conference....
.
Henry has also been a member of the Carolina Panthers
Carolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers are a professional American football team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They are currently members of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Panthers, along with the Jacksonville Jaguars, joined the NFL as expansion...
.
Rookie season
The New York JetsNew York Jets
The New York Jets are a professional football team headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, representing the New York metropolitan area. The team is a member of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
drafted Henry in the sixth round (171st overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft
2008 NFL Draft
The 2008 NFL Draft took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 26 and April 27, 2008. For the 29th consecutive year, ESPN televised the draft; the NFL Network also broadcast the event, its third year doing so...
. Henry was considered a "developing" propsect however his height advantage attracted the Jets' attention. The Jets signed Henry to a rookie contract on June 6, 2008. Henry made the active roster however he was inactive for the first two games of the season until he was waived by the team on September 22, 2008. Henry was subsequently signed to the team's practice squad on September 24, 2008 where he remained for the remainder of the season.
2009
Following the season, Henry was signed to a reserve/future contract on January 24, 2009. During training camp practices backup quarterback Erik AingeErik Ainge
Erik Douglas Ainge is a retired American football quarterback formerly of the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Jets in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft...
praised Henry who taught his fellow receivers how to use their strengths to their advantage. In spite of the positive praise, Henry was again released from the team on September 5, 2009 during the final roster cuts. Henry was signed to the team's practice squad, two days later, where he remained for the season.
2010
The team signed the wideout to a future/reserve contract in February. The Jets waived Henry on August 29.Carolina Panthers
Following his departure from New York, Henry was signed to the Carolina PanthersCarolina Panthers
The Carolina Panthers are a professional American football team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They are currently members of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Panthers, along with the Jacksonville Jaguars, joined the NFL as expansion...
practice squad on September 23, 2010.
Edmonton Eskimos
Henry signed a contract with the Edmonton EskimosEdmonton Eskimos
The Edmonton Eskimos are a Canadian football team based in Edmonton, Alberta. They currently play in the West Division of the Canadian Football League . Edmonton is currently the third-youngest franchise in the CFL, although there were clubs with the name Edmonton Eskimos as early as 1895...
of the Canadian Football League on April 5, 2011.