Robert Henry Jr.

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Robert Henry Jr.
No. 3 – UTSA Roadrunners
Position Running back
ClassSenior
Personal information
Born (2001-12-31) December 31, 2001 (age 24)
Listed height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Listed weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High schoolLumberton (Lumberton, Mississippi)
College
Awards and highlights
Stats at ESPN

Robert Henry Jr. (born December 31, 2001) is an American college football running back for the UTSA Roadrunners. He previously played for the Jones Bobcats.

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Early life and high school

Henry Jr. attended Lumberton High School in Lumberton, Mississippi. During his high school career, he ran over 7,000 yards and 99 touchdowns, earning four all-state honors and two Class 4A Mr. Football awards. Henry Jr. received multiple NCAA Division I offers from schools such as South Carolina, Kentucky, and Coastal Carolina, but committed to play college football at Jones College in Mississippi, a junior college. [1]

College career

Jones College

As a freshman in 2021, Henry Jr. rushed for 495 yards and six touchdowns in 10 games. [2] He entered the 2022 season as the starting running back. [3] Henry Jr. rushed for 1,302 yards and 18 touchdowns on the season, adding 19 receptions and 128 yards, and won the inaugural Walter Jones Trophy. [4] [5]

UTSA

Henry Jr. transferred to play for the UTSA Roadrunners. [6] In 2023, he ran for 588 yards and 11 touchdowns. [7] Henry Jr. finished the 2024 season, running for 706 yards and seven touchdowns. [8] In the 2025 season opener, he ran for 177 yards and two touchdowns in a loss to Texas A&M. [9] In week 3, Henry Jr. rushed for 144 yards and two touchdowns in a victory versus Incarnate Word. [10] In week 4, he totaled 220 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns in a win against Colorado State. [11]

References

  1. ↑ Rominger, Mary (October 3, 2025). "UTSA's Robert Henry Jr. shines as nation's top rusher, eyes NFL future". KSAT.com. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Robert Henry - 2022 Football Roster". Jones College Athletics. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
  3. ↑ Curet, Taylor (September 15, 2022). "Rushing machine Robert Henry making a name for himself at Jones College". WDAM-TV. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Robert Henry named nation's top junior college player". WDAM-TV. November 23, 2022. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Jones College RB Robert Henry named finalist for inaugural Walter Jones Trophy". WDAM-TV. November 9, 2022. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
  6. ↑ Luca, Greg. "JUCO transfer Robert Henry emerging as weapon in UTSA's running game". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
  7. ↑ Luca, Greg. "UTSA's Robert Henry finds new chance with JUCO waiver, returning as Roadrunners' No. 1 back". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
  8. ↑ Cartell, Sean. "Seizing his opportunity: Get to know Roadrunner running back who keeps his eye on a goal". UT San Antonio Today. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
  9. ↑ Luca, Greg. "Robert Henry runs to career day, but UTSA overwhelmed in loss to Texas A&M". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
  10. ↑ Luca, Greg. "Not even stolen car slows down UTSA's Robert Henry heading into Colorado State". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
  11. ↑ Marshall, Kelly (October 3, 2025). "UTSA RB Robert Henry Jr. added to Maxwell Award watch list". Austin Sports Journal. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
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