Willie Henry to the NFL Draft
Welp, Willie Henry is headed to the draft, and has set a record for longest screenshot of the Notes app in recorded history.
— Willie Henry (@WE_69) January 14, 2016
Henry was an under the radar recruit out of Cleveland Glenville who Brady Hoke picked up on late; his raw power wasn't matched by his technique until this year, when he put together a breakout year along with the rest of the defensive line. In honor of his tendency to hurl people away from him entertainingly he's got a "willie henry throws humans" tag; he played at an All Conference level and probably won't last past the third round. With remaining upside I wouldn't be surprised if someone grabbed him sooner. Any concerns that Michigan's NFL draft streak might end can cease, at least?
In Henry's absence Michigan is likely to move Maurice Hurst into the starting three-tech role; they still go 6-7 deep on the line with quality players. Henry's departure does hurt Michigan's chances of fielding a full-on Alabama-style line. It also opens up a scholarship; Michigan now has 19 spots available and counting.
January 14th, 2016 at 7:54 AM ^
If you get the players you need elsewhere, then so be it, you don't miss them. But, that also means if you don't take the OH kids, then our rivals are getting a bigger share of them which gives them stronger classes. I don't think think this makes much of a difference to OSU who already gets the majority of what they want from OH, but it sure helps MSU and ND. And, remember some of our all time greats are from OH like C. Woodson and D. Howard.
January 14th, 2016 at 8:27 AM ^
Ohio wasn't very strong this year, not as many quality players that you normally see. Watched my Districts team give Glenville the business in the state Quarter Finals. So, it is yet to be seen how ole Jimmy does in ohio
January 13th, 2016 at 9:28 PM ^
That stinks. The D line was going to be filthy next season, especially if Gary ends up here. But money is hard to turn down. Hopefully Hurst breaks out like Henry did this year.
January 13th, 2016 at 9:45 PM ^
It's still going to be filthy, just "The Human Centipide" filthy instead of "Pink Flamingos" filthy.
January 13th, 2016 at 10:22 PM ^
January 13th, 2016 at 10:25 PM ^
Is that scene as disgusting and unsightly as it's explained?!
January 13th, 2016 at 10:48 PM ^
Yes it is, but other scenes with chickens were just as disturbing.
January 13th, 2016 at 10:23 PM ^
Well I just wiki'd Pink Flamingos.
Neat.
January 14th, 2016 at 12:27 AM ^
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January 13th, 2016 at 9:43 PM ^
When is anything good going to happen to us?
January 13th, 2016 at 9:46 PM ^
January 13th, 2016 at 9:49 PM ^
This is good for us. Michigan develops NFL players, more want to come. Willie needs to go for his reasons. He will be a success and give props to M. Proves Greg Mattison can take a low 3 star and turn him into a good draft pick. Strengthens bond with Tedd Ginn. Lots of positives.
January 13th, 2016 at 9:55 PM ^
Henry going to the NFL is good for us. Henry going to the NFL this year is not good for us.
January 13th, 2016 at 10:02 PM ^
And it needed to be insanely good to cover up for the fucking shit storm at LB...MSU and OSU are always ok but we always have one or two things that fucking submarine us
January 13th, 2016 at 10:11 PM ^
Decent? Are you drunk? The D Line will still be very, very good.
January 13th, 2016 at 10:34 PM ^
January 14th, 2016 at 12:28 AM ^
Keep Gustavo away from the box cutter.
January 13th, 2016 at 9:54 PM ^
OSU's 8 early entries vs UM's 1?
January 14th, 2016 at 7:38 AM ^
Butt, Lewis, Wormley all came back. We're looking at a great recruiting class featuring maybe the number one kid in the country. We're gonna enter next season at number 5 or so. Hockey looks good. Bball is improving. Harbaugh.
January 13th, 2016 at 9:46 PM ^
Damn.
wish him well but damn.... didnt see him in top 2 rounds so thought he'd stay.
But for all the star gazers (hand raised) he was THE lowest rated guy in the 2012 class.
January 13th, 2016 at 10:12 PM ^
I think he will go in top 100 picks and could make it in round 2 even with a good combine.
January 14th, 2016 at 2:23 AM ^
Man could Hoke and Mattison find and develop these minimally recruited defensive lineman. Ryan Glasgow, Willie Henry, Frank Clark, Will Heininger. Truly amazing! In an alternate universe it'd be awesome if Hoke came back to coach DL after Mattison retires.
January 14th, 2016 at 8:18 AM ^
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January 13th, 2016 at 9:51 PM ^
Had to pick that play for a video clip, huh, Brian?
January 13th, 2016 at 10:01 PM ^
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January 13th, 2016 at 10:09 PM ^
Awesome for Willie, best of luck to him. But thinking about that 2016 line, especially if we were fortunate enough to get Gary... man, what could have been.
Still, the two-deep is gonna look pretty great:
- NT: Glasgow / Mone
- DT: Hurst / Godin
- SDE: Wormley / Gary
- WDE: Charlton / Marshall
With Gary being able to move around a bit, and other guys who could contribute like Shelton Johnson, and possibly Kemp / Elliott, etc... we definitely still have the potential to be one of the best DLs in the nation. Willie would have all but solidified that though. Go get some $ sir!
January 13th, 2016 at 10:21 PM ^
Wondering if this means Gary plays more inside fighting Hurst for tackle spot... I believe it has been said before that Godin is better outside but I could be wrong...
On passing downs I'd still expect Wormley to move inside. Maybe Gary moves outside thern or maybe it's Gary and Wormley inside with Charlton and Marhsall (or another pass rusher) on the outside.
Bigger question, what happens if we don't get Gary? Guess Elliott is the next DT? Godin for sure to SDE.
Lots of questions.
January 13th, 2016 at 11:47 PM ^
January 13th, 2016 at 10:19 PM ^
I had a feeling he would choose the NFL. I dont blame him because its a lot of money in front of him. Physically he is ready, and its a matter of learning how to play the pro game now. Good luck to him.
January 13th, 2016 at 10:20 PM ^
January 13th, 2016 at 10:25 PM ^
This is what I am hearing but I've tried not to listen too much. I live in SEC country so I don't know what to believe. Talking to one of the scouts I know they think Ole Miss is real, for Gary, not his mother. Seems Gary likes them but his mother isn't sold. But those are his thoughts and by no means facts. He was with him at UA.
January 13th, 2016 at 10:24 PM ^
January 13th, 2016 at 10:25 PM ^
My favorite Henry play:
Like a rampaging grizzly bear. Best of luck to Willie in the pros!
January 13th, 2016 at 10:33 PM ^
As for my thoughts on Henry, I think he could flip up draft boards. He is going to kill the NFL Combine.
Big things I don't know are what weight he comes in at, his hand size/arm length, body fat %. I expect him to run fast for his size and his film will look strong.
A great combine and strong numbers could put him in the 2nd but if not I think he is late 3rd and seen as only a pass rush DE.
January 13th, 2016 at 10:38 PM ^
He is not a "pass rush DE" and he's only a DE at all in a 3-4.
January 13th, 2016 at 11:41 PM ^
My bad. Typo, Pass rush "DT".
January 13th, 2016 at 10:34 PM ^
Good luck & God's speed!
January 13th, 2016 at 10:43 PM ^
January 13th, 2016 at 10:49 PM ^
Damn. Good luck, Willlie! Considering the guys who could've went to the league, I'm grateful that we were able to keep 'em all, save one.
January 13th, 2016 at 10:51 PM ^
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January 13th, 2016 at 10:57 PM ^
especially it's one who can take a quick, penetrating DT and refine his technique. Their gain is definitely our loss. Good luck in the league!
January 13th, 2016 at 11:05 PM ^
Willie Henry, good fortune to you and God speed.
Thanks.
January 13th, 2016 at 11:26 PM ^
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January 13th, 2016 at 11:42 PM ^
Good luck young man - way to go out on a high note - and always.....Go Blue!!!!
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January 13th, 2016 at 11:52 PM ^
You really can't help yourself.
UM sported one of the top defenses in the country last year, and we're talking about a guy with sophomore eligibility last year. An underclassman.
As sophomore's linemen often do, they get better when they get into their upperclass years.
It's like you're saying Hoke tripped over and fell on Heny, he was a mute, then Harbaugh laid hands and he's a star...
I wish Greg Mattison knew how to teach tecnnique of defensive players. It's a shame we had to live through that....[sarc]
Good luck to Henry. He was a great pick up, probably forced into a lineup early that should have had better upperclassmen on his arrival, played beyond his "star" level from early on and was a very good player last year, that looked like he had star capability. All before 2015.
Henry was an under the radar recruit out of Cleveland Glenville who Brady Hoke picked up on late; his raw power wasn't matched by his technique until this year
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