Chris Henry Chosen!

[alleycat]

Chris in the 3rd

[Whur CHad At?]

I dont know about this one.

[alleycat]

Mismatch made in heaven, but also some character questions:

http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/playerpro...chrishenry.html

[WhoDey93285]

I don't like this pick at all. Shazor was right there.

[alleycat]

I dont know about this one.

listen on nfl.com

[#85MVP]

this guy is a gamble. could end up as an amazing steal or could srew us over. probably the greatest risk so far in a draft filled with very few risks.

[HairOnFire]

Huge talent. Bit of a primadonna. I was so close to mentioning his name before the pick was made but the last time I thought about doing that Matt Roth was selected in the next heartbeat.

[bengalsfan33]

I wanted Shazor to be honest, but I guess we'll have to see how it all pans out.

[jamesbrooks21]

Great pick first round talent he just needs to grow up a little. He got frustrated in a run-oriented offense at WVU. We won't see any problems with him here because if he is open we have someone to get him the ball. Great draft so far......looks like Warrick and Hardy's days are now numbered. In Marvin We Trust! :player:

[WhoDey93285]

Any chance Shazor drops to us in the fourth?

[Whur CHad At?]

Yes i think he will. His 40 time killed him.

Look for Ben Wilkerson or Shazor tom in the 4th

[alleycat]

Any chance Shazor drops to us in the fourth?

Shazor or James Butler or Vincent Fuller at S.

I think Shazor's lack of speed doesn't fit with Marvin's interchangable saftey desires.

[andybren]

If this guy didn't like playing in a run-oriented offense, how's he going to handle fighting for the #4 receiver spot. If this is how Marvin intends to replace Warrick, I'm not happy.

[Indycat]

Chris Henry

WR | (6'4", 197, 4.5) | WEST VIRGINIA

Strengths: He possesses excellent size, he is fast enough to stretch defenses and he is a threat to make plays in the vertical passing game. Shows good leaping ability, he has the height to win most jump balls and he is a threat in the red zone. Is a fine athlete for his size. He possesses good body control and he will adjust to the ball while it's in the air. He possesses big hands and can be a true playmaker when the ball is in the air. Has a rare ability to adjust to the ball in the air and catch the ball over his head. Does an excellent job of plucking on the run when he concentrates. Shows good burst after the catch, he has the change-of-direction skills to make the first defender miss and he is capable of turning the short gain into the big play. Has more elusiveness than most "bigger" WR's. Shows good vision and cutback ability. Is a bit of a long-strider but gets to top speed relatively quickly for a tall WR and he defies pursuit angles once he gets a full head of steam because of his long legs and strides. Really shows a good second gear in foot races. Lacks ideal strength and array of moves but is difficult to press because of his size. Has long arms and does a nice job of keeping defenders off of his body. He plays with a mean streak and he looks to throw blocks downfield. Has worked hard to improve as a blocker and when he gives a good effort he can be effective.

[WhoDey93285]

Well, the ESPN guys made it sound like a good pick. Saying we were basically getting a steal. Said he has first round talent and we're getting him in the third.

EDIT: Torry Holt just made me chuckle. he interupted a conversation about David Green and said " Iwant to say something about Chris Henry. He better keep his act together with Marvin, or he won't play, plain and simple." The rest of the crew began to talk about all of our weapons, ect.

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Chris Henry

Position: Wide Receiver

College: West Virginia

Height: 6-4

Weight: 197

Hometown: Belle Chasse, La.

Analysis | Injury Report | Agility | High School | Personal

OVERVIEW

Henry is a big-play receiver in the mold of former Mountaineer Jerry Porter. Like Porter, Henry uses a perfect blend of size, speed and strength to provide game-changing plays on the field. In only two seasons with the team, he established himself as a playmaker.

Henry was named New Orleans Small Schools Offensive Player of the Year at Belle Chasse (La.) High School during his senior year. He added All-District 11-3A and all-metro honors as he caught 61 passes for 1,083 yards and 24 touchdowns as a receiver and recorded 73 tackles with six interceptions for 245 yards in returns, running four of those pass thefts back for touchdowns. The New Orleans Times-Picayune Metro Offensive MVP also earned letters in basketball and track.

He enrolled at West Virginia in 2002, spending the season as a redshirt on the scout team, where improved on his blocking and intermediate route running. Henry earned Big East Conference Rookie of the Year and All-Big East second-team honors in 2003. He started six games and snatched 41 passes for 1,006 yards (24.5 average) and 10 touchdowns.

His 2003 performance was one of the most productive pass-catching seasons in West Virginia history. He became the second player in school history to record 1,000 receiving yards in a single season. He did so on 33 fewer catches than school-record holder David Saunders (it took Saunders 74 receptions to reach the 1,000-yard mark on the way to a 76-catch, 1,043-yard campaign in 1996).

His 24.5 yards-per-catch average is the fourth best in school history, though all three players ahead of him did so with less than 30 catches.

Henry's 10 touchdown receptions in 2003 tied Cedric Thomas (1980) for second on the school's single-season list. Eight of his scoring catches covered 30 yards or longer and the first three receptions of his career resulted in touchdowns.

Henry continued to excel on the football field in 2004, starting seven games, as he caught 52 passes for 872 yards (16.8 average) and 12 touchdowns. But Henry's lack of discipline overshadowed his talent. Against Rutgers, Henry caught a touchdown and set up another with a 69-yard catch before being kicked out of the game for two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties.

In two seasons at West Virginia, Henry accounted for 1,878 yards and 22 touchdowns on 93 receptions, starting 13 of 25 contests. His 1,878 yards rank eighth on the school's all-time record list. Only Cedric Thomas (23, 1976-80) had more touchdown catches in West Virginia annals. He joined James Jett (20.7 average, 1989-92) and Danny Buggs (20.9 average, 1972-74) as the only players in school history to average over 20 yards per catch in a career.

ANALYSIS

Positives: Has an outstanding frame for a wide receiver with tight muscles, good upper- and lower-body development, long arms, split high and good thigh and calf thickness … Has the quickness and thrust in his get-off to immediately get into his routes and defeat the jam … Uses his change-of-direction agility and swim moves to get a smooth release off the line … Smooth straight-line runner who can adjust to uncover … Catches with hands extended from the frame and will not hesitate to go over the middle and compete for the ball in a crowd … Will lay out to get to the deep ball and has the lower-body power to run through defensive backs that fail to wrap him up … Uses his size and leaping ability to win most battles for the jump ball … Shows good body control to make adjustment to the ball in flight and does a nice job of catching over his shoulders … Sets up his double moves nicely against zone coverage … Shows good field vision and awareness … Is alert to sticks and maintains balance to keep his feet in bounds when working along the sidelines.

Negatives: His maturity level is sorely lacking … Has had problems with the coaching staff ever since he arrived at WVU, struggles with his academics and has had more than a fair share of on-field antics … Despite his size and strength, he gives just a marginal effort as a blocker … Unpolished route runner, especially in the intermediate area, as he rounds his cuts … Can catch the ball in his hands, but will drop the easy ones when he tries to cradle the ball … Fails to find the soft spot in zone coverage, but does display good double moves to elude.

INJURY REPORT

No injuries reported.

AGILITY

4.52 in the 40-yard dash … 2.68 20-yard dash … 1.65 10-yard dash … 33 5/8-inch arm length … 9¼-inch hands.

HIGH SCHOOL

Attended Belle Chasse (La.) High School, playing football for coach Bob Becnel … Named New Orleans Small Schools Offensive Player of the Year during his senior year … Added All-District 11-3A and all-metro honors as he caught 61 passes for 1,083 yards and 24 touchdowns as a receiver and recorded 73 tackles with six interceptions for 245 yards in returns, running four of those pass thefts back for touchdowns … The New Orleans Times-Picayune Metro Offensive MVP also earned letters in basketball and track.

PERSONAL

Athletic Coaching major … Son of Carolyn Lee and David Henry … Born May 17, 1983 … Resides in Belle Chasse, La.

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[ShulaSteakhouse]

looks like Warrick and Hardy's days are now numbered.

Henry is for depth and I think Squirrel boy might want to be just as worried after that pick. If Warrick's healthy he'll start here, can't say the same for Washington.

[jditty47]

brimmer in the 4th or 5th.

[andybren]

EDIT: Torry Holt just made me chuckle. he interupted a conversation about David Green and said " Iwant to say something about Chris Henry. He better keep his act together with Marvin, or he won't play, plain and simple." The rest of the crew began to talk about all of our weapons, ect.

I don't like this pick, but I LOVED this moment. It feels so good to have a coach with such a great reputation.

[HairOnFire]

If this guy didn't like playing in a run-oriented offense, how's he going to handle fighting for the #4 receiver spot. If this is how Marvin intends to replace Warrick, I'm not happy.

Well I love it. I've hated the idea of drafting a wideout in the 1st and 2nd rounds since the idea was first floated. This guy has twice the talent of several wideouts already drafted and it's pretty easy to make the argument for this guy based purely on BPA.

[cincykent]

They obviously think Kelley Washington is a bust. All we heard last year was how much they missed Peter Warrick. Why spend a third round pick on a 5th WR?

[Whur CHad At?]

After watching his clips he compares alot to Chad. Like dead on. This might have been an excellent pick.

Chris Henry will be our Special teams guy it looks like. Depends on what we do later in the draft, but he could be our new Punt returner or kick returner

[jditty47]

well. i disagree about using him as a kick or punt returner. i dont think hes strong enough for it. i like warrick, housh, oneal more.

[cincy9275]

not sold on this guy doesnt seem like a type of player marvin would pick but well see how he fits in. everyone is talking this could be the end for warrick i think kelly better start watching his back also. and as for shazor he is a linebacker that played strong safety we have already picked 2 guys to play l/b shazor isn't needed to slow to play safety will be moved to play outside backer in the nfl

[chrishcovga]

Can't believe you guys are dogging the Henry pick. I told you guys back in February that Henry was being seriously scouted by the Bengals.

He's 6'5 197 and his 40 time was 4.45 and he has impressive quick feet and hands as big as Carl Picken's were. - He has some maturity problems, but he's a great fit for this offense. He makes it possible to move Peter Warrick, or Kelley Washington.

Pollack

Thurman

Henry - very good day one, Surprised we passed on Hawthorne, but gotta like what is left for day 2.