A.J. Henning
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Career Summary
A.J. Henning is a wide receiver and return specialist from Frankfort, Illinois, who played at Michigan before transferring to Northwestern. He signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2025.
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Early Life
Henning was born September 9, 2001. Michigan lists his parents as Sharika Jefferson and Antiwan Henning.
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High School
Henning attended Lincoln-Way East High School in Illinois. He helped the Griffins win Class 8A state championships in 2017 and 2019, and Michigan reports that he totaled 29 touchdowns as a 2019 senior while earning Illinois Gatorade Player of the Year recognition.
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College Career
Henning played at Michigan from 2020 through 2022, appearing in 33 games and developing as a receiver and return specialist. He transferred to Northwestern, where he had 59 receptions for 603 yards and four touchdowns in 12 games with 11 starts during the 2024 season while serving as the primary punt returner.
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Path to the NFL
Following his final Northwestern season, Henning entered the 2025 professional opportunity cycle. Miami listed him among 16 undrafted college free agents signed on May 9, 2025.
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NFL Career
Henning signed with Miami as an undrafted college free agent on May 9, 2025. The Dolphins waived him on August 26, 2025.
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Career Accomplishments
At Michigan, Henning was a two-time All-Big Ten return specialist and the team's 2022 Special Teams Player of the Year. Northwestern named him an All-Big Ten honorable mention punt returner in 2024.
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Playing Style
Listed at 5-foot-10, Henning contributed as a wide receiver, runner, punt returner, and kickoff returner. His Michigan career included return touchdowns on a punt, a kickoff, and a rushing play, while Northwestern used him as its primary punt returner in 2024.
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