Anthony Henry (American football)

Total tackles:	512
Sacks:	2.0
Forced fumbles:	5
Fumble recoveries:	2
Interceptions:	31
Defensive touchdowns:	3

Anthony Henry
	Henry in 2007
No. 37, 42, 32
Position:	Cornerback
Personal information
Born:	November 3, 1976 (age 47); Fort Myers, Florida, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:	207 lb (94 kg)
Career information
High school:	Estero (Estero, Florida)
College:	South Florida
NFL draft:	2001 / Round: 4 / Pick: 97
Career history
	Cleveland Browns (2001–2004); Dallas Cowboys (2005–2008); Detroit Lions (2009);
Career highlights and awards
	NFL interceptions co-leader (2001); PFWA All-Rookie Team (2001); Second-team All-Independent (1997);
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:
Total tackles:	512
Sacks:	2.0
Forced fumbles:	5
Fumble recoveries:	2
Interceptions:	31
Defensive touchdowns:	3
	Player stats at PFR

Last updated May 23, 2024

Anthony Danel Henry (born November 3, 1976) is a former American football cornerback who played in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the fourth round of the 2001 NFL Draft and also played for the Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions. He played college football at South Florida.

High school

Henry attended Estero High School in Estero, Florida. He was named the District MVP in track, after setting school records in the triple jump (44”1’) and high jump (6'6"). In football, he was named Lee County Athlete of the Year and District Player of the Year. He also lettered in basketball.

College career

Henry accepted a scholarship from the University of South Florida. He didn't play in his first year because of failing to meet the requirements of Proposition 48, but his work in the classroom eventually allowed the NCAA to grant him an additional year of eligibility in 2000.

As freshman he received second-team All-Independent honors at free safety after registering 73 tackles, 2 interceptions and 2 fumble recoveries. The next year, he ranked third on the team with 79 tackles and played quarterback for one series against Valparaiso University. As a junior, he started eight-of-nine games at free safety and registered 62 tackles (fourth on the team), 3 interceptions and 2 fumble recoveries. In his last year he was moved to cornerback, but also saw snaps at free safety and wide receiver, while finishing with 40 tackles, 5 interceptions (led the team), 8 passes defensed (led the team).^[1]

He was in the first batch of 4-year letter winners ever in the USF's football program. He ended his collegiate career with 256 tackles (9 for loss), 6 fumble recoveries, 22 passes defensed and led the team in interceptions two years in a row (1999, 2000).

Henry is a member of the University of South Florida Athletic Hall of Fame and was the Bulls first football player to be inducted into the Hall.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	20-yard shuttle	Three-cone drill	Vertical jump	Broad jump	Bench press
6 ft 0+3⁄4 in (1.85 m)	198 lb (90 kg)	32+1⁄2 in (0.83 m)	9 in (0.23 m)	4.52 s	1.57 s	2.61 s	4.20 s	6.90 s	41.0 in (1.04 m)	10 ft 6 in (3.20 m)	15 reps
All values from NFL Combine^[2]

Cleveland Browns

Henry was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the fourth round of the 2001 NFL Draft.^[3] As a rookie, he played in 16 games (2 starts) and tied for the NFL lead in interceptions with 10. Also set a franchise record with a 97-yard interception return for a touchdown.

He saw less action his second year. In 2003, he was named the starter at right cornerback. In 2004, he tallied 76 tackles, 4 interceptions and 12 passes defensed.

During his four years with the team from 2001 to 2004, he started 39 of 61 games, recording 247 tackles, 17 interceptions, 49 passes defensed and a touchdown.

Dallas Cowboys

Henry signed a five-year, $25 million deal with the Dallas Cowboys as an unrestricted free agent in 2005.^[4] With a $10 million signing bonus, a $1 million roster bonus in 2005 and a $1 million roster bonus in 2006. He got paid $18 million over the first three years of his contract. He missed four games with a severe groin injury, that also limited him during the last 8 games of the year.

In 2006, he was limited with a knee injury but still recorded 90 tackles (third on the team), 23 passes defensed (led the team) and 2 interceptions. In 2007, he was limited with a high ankle sprain and still managed to lead the team with six interceptions (tied for fifth in the NFL). In 2008, he played 16 games (15 starts), registering 55 tackles (35 solo), 7 passes defensed, one interception and 2 sacks.

On February 28, 2009, he was traded to the Detroit Lions in exchange for quarterback Jon Kitna.^[5] He played four seasons for the Cowboys from 2005 to 2008, starting 51 of 56 games, recording 215 tackles, 12 interceptions, two sacks, and two touchdowns.

Detroit Lions

Henry was benched in week 5 of the 2009 season because of his play and replaced with Phillip Buchanon.^[6] He was not re-signed at the end of the year.

NFL career statistics

Legend
	Led the league
Bold	Career high

Regular season

Year	Team	Games		Tackles					Interceptions					Fumbles
Year	Team	GP	GS	Cmb	Solo	Ast	Sck	TFL	Int	Yds	TD	Lng	PD	FF	FR	Yds	TD
2001	CLE	16	2	54	44	10	0.0	1	10	177	1	97	17	0	0	0	0
2002	CLE	16	10	66	60	6	0.0	2	2	4	0	4	11	3	0	0	0
2003	CLE	14	13	54	39	15	0.0	0	1	19	0	19	9	0	0	0	0
2004	CLE	15	14	76	67	9	0.0	1	4	83	0	51	12	0	0	0	0
2005	DAL	12	10	49	40	9	0.0	0	3	102	1	58	14	1	0	0	0
2006	DAL	16	16	81	73	8	0.0	0	2	41	0	37	21	0	0	0	0
2007	DAL	13	10	36	29	7	0.0	0	6	81	1	28	13	0	0	0	0
2008	DAL	16	15	50	39	11	2.0	2	1	0	0	0	5	1	2	0	0
2009	DET	14	6	46	38	8	0.0	0	2	26	0	26	7	0	0	0	0
		132	96	512	429	83	2.0	6	31	533	3	97	109	5	2	0	0

Playoffs

Year	Team	Games		Tackles					Interceptions					Fumbles
Year	Team	GP	GS	Cmb	Solo	Ast	Sck	TFL	Int	Yds	TD	Lng	PD	FF	FR	Yds	TD
2002	CLE	1	0	3	3	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0
2006	DAL	1	1	1	1	0	0.0	0	1	-4	0	-4	2	0	0	0	0
2007	DAL	1	1	5	5	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
		3	2	9	9	0	0.0	0	1	-4	0	-4	3	0	0	0	0

Personal life

Venturing out to Los Angeles to pursue a career in entertainment, Henry co-stars in the film Once Upon a Time in Brooklyn starring William DeMeo & Ice-T. Henry also launched his online music magazine Coool Flame (www.CooolFlame.com) in February 2013, which focused on urban music. He is also an investor with First Picks Management (owned by former NFL Player Keyshawn Johnson), owning several Panera Breads across the Southern California region.

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References

↑ "Pick #4: DB Anthony Henry". Archived from the original on March 7, 2016. Retrieved June 6, 2015.
↑ "2001 NFL Draft Scout Anthony Henry College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
↑ "2001 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
↑ "Ferguson, Henry are 'Big d'Efensive additions". March 3, 2005.
↑ "Kitna sent to Cowboys; Lions acquire CB Henry". February 28, 2009.
↑ "Lions' starting lineup in secondary in flux". October 15, 2009.

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[1] "Pick #4: DB Anthony Henry". Archived from the original on March 7, 2016. Retrieved June 6, 2015.

[2] "2001 NFL Draft Scout Anthony Henry College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved August 4, 2023.

[3] "2001 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 18, 2023.

[4] "Ferguson, Henry are 'Big d'Efensive additions". March 3, 2005.

[5] "Kitna sent to Cowboys; Lions acquire CB Henry". February 28, 2009.

[6] "Lions' starting lineup in secondary in flux". October 15, 2009.

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