Chas Henry

Chas Henry (born January 6, 1989) is an American former professional football player who was a punter in the National Football League (NFL). Henry played college football for the Florida Gators, earning consensus All-American honors and winning the Ray Guy Award. He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2011.

Early life

Henry was born in Dallas, Georgia.GatorZone.com, Football History, 2010 Roster, Chas Henry . Retrieved May 19, 2011. He attended East Paulding High School in Dallas, and he played high school football for the East Paulding Raiders. Henry holds the school record for longest punt (66 yards) and led the Raiders to the state semi-finals as quarterback by throwing for 17 touchdowns and more than 1,700 yards.

College career

Henry accepted an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, where he played for coach Urban Meyer's Florida Gators football team from 2007 to 2010. 2011 Florida Gators Football Media Guide , University Athletic Association, Gainesville, Florida, pp. 89, 95, 97, 101, 136, 151–153, 182 (2011). Retrieved August 12, 2011. As a sophomore in 2008, Henry was a member of the Gators' BCS National Championship team.

During his senior season in 2010, Henry punted 50 times for 2,253 yards (a 45.1-yard average), including his season-best punt of 75 yards.ESPN.com, College Football, NCAA Division I-A Player Punting Statistics, Chas Henry. Retrieved May 19, 2011. Sixteen of his punts landed inside the 20-yard line and only thirteen were fair caught.Shannon J. Owens, "," The Orlando Sentinel (December 9, 2010). Retrieved May 19, 2011. Memorably, Henry also assumed place-kicking duties when starting place kicker Caleb Sturgis was injured, and kicked the 37-yard, game-winning field goal in the Gators' 34–31 overtime victory over the rival Georgia Bulldogs while several Bulldog assistant coaches attempted to distract him from the sideline.Chris Low, " Richt downplays Grantham's choke sign," ESPN.com (November 2, 2010). Retrieved May 19, 2011.Associated Press, " Mark Richt: Emotions got the best of coach," ESPN.com (November 2, 2010). Retrieved May 19, 2011.

Following the 2010 regular season, Henry was recognized as a consensus first-team All-American, and received the Ray Guy Award, awarded to the best punter in college football.2012 NCAA Football Records Book, Award Winners, National Collegiate Athletic Association, Indianapolis, Indiana, pp. 12 & 14 (2012). Retrieved September 14, 2012. He was one of three finalists for the award in 2009, and one of ten semifinalists in 2008.Antonya English, " Florida kicker Chas Henry wins prestigious Ray Guy Award ," The St. Petersburg Times (December 10, 2010). Retrieved May 19, 2011." Chas Henry Honored at the Home Depot ESPNU College Football Awards," GatorZone.com (December 9, 2010). Retrieved May 19, 2011.

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

After he was not selected in the 2011 NFL draft, Henry signed as an undrafted free agent with the Philadelphia Eagles.Jonathan Tamari, " Rookie kicker and punter stepping into key roles with Eagles," Philadelphia Inquirer (August 7, 2011). Retrieved September 2, 2011. He opened the 2011 NFL season as the Eagles' starting punter. Henry committed a Monday Night Football blunder against the Chicago Bears in a Week 9 loss, in which he botched a fake punt, and his pass was underthrown." NFL Videos: Eagles botch fake punt," NFL.com (November 8, 2011). Retrieved August 13, 2012.

Henry was released by the Eagles on September 25, 2012.Bo Wulf, " McBriar Returns As Punter; LS Added ," PhiladelphiaEagles.com (September 25, 2012). Retrieved September 25, 2012.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Henry was signed by the Buccaneers on February 13, 2013, and was competing for the starting spot against Michael Koenen." Bucs Add Punter Chas Henry ," Buccaneers.com (February 13, 2013). Retrieved February 13, 2013. Henry was cut by Tampa Bay on August 31, 2013.["http://tbo.com/sports/bucs/bucs-make-roster-cuts-put-tynes-on-injury-list-20130831/ Bucs make roster cuts],"

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