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Hunter Henry is an American professional football player who currently plays as a tight end for the New England Patriots in the National Football League (NFL) ²⁴.

Born on December 7, 1994, in Little Rock, Arkansas, Henry is 27 years old as of 2021 ¹². He stands at 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 m) and weighs 250 lbs (113 kg) ¹².

Early Career and College

Henry played college football at Arkansas before being drafted into the NFL. His performance in college led him to be a highly-touted prospect ².

NFL Career

He began his professional career with the San Diego Chargers (now Los Angeles Chargers), who signed him to a four-year contract on June 2, 2016 ¹⁸. During his time with the Chargers, he showed significant promise as a tight end ¹. In 2017, he was placed on injured reserve by the Los Angeles Chargers on December 19 ⁸.

New England Patriots

Henry joined the New England Patriots, where he continues to play an important role in their offense. In the 2021 season, he recorded 50 receptions for 603 yards and scored 9 touchdowns, averaging 12.1 yards per reception ². He wears jersey number 85 for the Patriots ¹².

His career is regularly covered by major sports news outlets such as ESPN and The Athletic ³⁴.