Anthony Henry

Henry with theDallas Cowboys in 2007
No. 37, 42, 32
Position	Cornerback
Personal information
Born	(1976-11-03)November 3, 1976 (age 49) 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: 4th round, 97th overall pick
Career history
Cleveland Browns (2001–2004) Dallas Cowboys (2005–2008) Detroit Lions (2009)
Awards and highlights
NFL interceptions co-leader (2001) PFWA All-Rookie Team (2001) Second-team All-Independent (1997)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles 512 Sacks 2.0 Forced fumbles 5 Fumble recoveries 2 Interceptions 31 Defensive touchdowns 3 Stats atPro Football Reference

Anthony Danel Henry (born November 3, 1976) is an American former professionalfootball player who was acornerback in theNational Football League (NFL). He was selected by theCleveland Browns in the fourth round of the2001 NFL draft and also played for theDallas Cowboys andDetroit Lions. He playedcollege football for theSouth Florida Bulls.

Henry attendedEstero High School inEstero, Florida. He was named the district MVP intrack, after setting schoolrecords in thetriple jump (44”1’) andhigh jump (6'6"). In football, he was namedLee County Athleteof the Year and district player of the year. He also lettered inbasketball.

Henry accepted a scholarship from theUniversity of South Florida. He didn't play in his first year because of failing to meet the requirements ofProposition 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 playedquarterback for one series againstValparaiso 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 atfree 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 theUSF'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 theUniversity of South Florida Athletic Hall of Fame and was the Bulls first football player to be inducted into the Hall.

Henry was selected by theCleveland Browns in the fourth round of the2001 NFL draft.^[3] As a rookie, he played in 16 games (2 starts) and tied for the NFL lead ininterceptions 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 247tackles, 17 interceptions, 49 passes defensed and atouchdown.

Henry signed a five-year, $25 million deal with theDallas Cowboys as anunrestricted 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 theDetroit Lions in exchange forquarterbackJon Kitna.^[5] He played four seasons for the Cowboys from 2005 to 2008, starting 51 of 56 games, recording 215 tackles, 12 interceptions, twosacks, and two touchdowns.

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

Venturing out to Los Angeles to pursue a career in entertainment, Henry co-stars in the filmOnce Upon a Time in Brooklyn starringWilliam 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 PlayerKeyshawn Johnson), owning several Panera Breads across the Southern California region.

• 1976 births
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• Players of American football from Fort Myers, Florida
• South Florida Bulls football players
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