Electric Playmaker Considered Bearcats Biggest Offseason Addition

Tucker called the Central Arkansas transfer a “High-target, go‑to perimeter option with true big‑play ability.” 

Last season, Henry notched an impressive 10 touchdowns on 69 receptions and nearly 900 yards for the three-win FCS side. The 6-foot-1 wideout posted an impressive four games with 100+ yards, and in each of those, Henry finished with at least one touchdown. 

A much-needed depth reset for the Bearcats

Following last season’s paltry ending, Cincy lost four receivers to the portal in Dakarai Anderson, Caleb Goodie, Barry Jackson Jr., and Noah Jennings. Combine that with Cyrus Allen and Jeff Caldwell’s respective exits, and the need for an immediate playmaker grows exponentially. 

“Expect the Bearcats to utilize him on intermediate digs and outs, deep crossers, go routes and back‑shoulder fades, plus key third‑down and inside‑the‑20 targets,” Tucker wrote. 

Last season, Cincinnati’s passing attack ranked 70th in total passing yards per game with just 220.3 yards per game.  

“His feel for zone coverage and ability to separate late in routes should help stabilize the passing game while the rest of the receiver room settles,” Tucker wrote. 

Above any stat line, Henry will also offer surefire hands to a quarterback room currently under repair.

With former star QB Brendan Sorsby leaving the program to join Texas Tech, there are questions over who will take the reins at the start of next season. According to Tucker, Georgia Southern transfer JC French is the early frontrunner, but French has only had two years of valuable Sun Belt experience, meaning Henry is bound to be one of the earliest reads, whether the junior French or redshirt senior, and Penn transfer Liam O'Brien is given the starting job.