Keron Henry facts for kids

Keron Henry, born on August 20, 1982, is a former professional American football player. He was known for playing as a wide receiver.

Early Life and High School Football

Keron Henry grew up in Brooklyn, New York. He went to Brooklyn Technical High School. While there, he was a fantastic football player. He was even named an all-state player in New York. This means he was one of the best high school players in the entire state.

College Career at Connecticut

After high school, Henry decided to play college football. He chose to attend the University of Connecticut. He started his college career as a quarterback. However, he suffered a knee injury. Because of this injury, he lost his starting quarterback spot.

To get back on the field, Henry changed his position. He became a wide receiver. This change was a great move for him. He gained over 1,600 receiving yards during his college career. In his very last game for the Connecticut Huskies, he caught 9 passes. This happened during the 2004 Motor City Bowl.

Professional Football Journey

After college, Keron Henry was not chosen in the 2005 NFL draft. However, he still got a chance to play professionally. He signed with the New Orleans Saints. He spent a few weeks on their practice squad. A practice squad is where players train with the team but are not on the main roster. He was later released by the Saints.

On January 12, 2006, Henry signed with the San Diego Chargers. The Chargers sent him to play for the Berlin Thunder. This team was part of NFL Europe, a league that helped players develop their skills. He was released by the Chargers in June 2006.

Later that year, on July 25, 2006, Henry signed with the New England Patriots. He continued to pursue his dream of playing professional football.

His professional career also included playing in the Arena Football League (AFL). He played for the New York Dragons during the 2007 and 2008 seasons. The AFL is a type of indoor football played on a smaller field.