Ricky Henry
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Career Summary
Ricky Henry was a Nebraska guard who played professionally with Chicago and Kansas City.
Henry developed as a Nebraska right guard before joining the Bears and later the Chiefs.
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Early Life
Henry grew up in Omaha, Nebraska.
Nebraska lists Henry's hometown as Omaha and his high school as Omaha Burke.
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High School
At Omaha Burke, Henry was an all-state lineman and state heavyweight wrestling champion.
Nebraska reported two first-team Class A all-state honors, 84 tackles and 27 tackles for loss as a senior, and a Class A heavyweight title in wrestling.
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College Career
Henry started all 28 Nebraska games in 2009 and 2010 at right guard.
Nebraska credited Henry with 28 games and 28 starts after two seasons at North Dakota State College of Science.
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Path to the NFL
Henry joined Chicago after his Nebraska career.
NFL.com reported that the Bears elevated former Nebraska guard Henry from the practice squad in 2011.
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NFL Career
Henry's professional record includes Chicago in 2011-12 and Kansas City in 2013-14.
Nebraska's pro-football record lists Henry with the Bears from 2011-12 and Chiefs from 2013-14.
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Career Accomplishments
Henry was a unanimous first-team All-Big 12 selection in 2010.
Nebraska also credited him with the Pat Clare Award and earlier honorable-mention All-Big 12 recognition in 2009.
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Playing Style
Henry was a physical, tenacious interior offensive lineman.
Nebraska described Henry as a tenacious guard, and his former coach called him the toughest player he had coached.
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Legacy
Henry's documented career includes Nebraska all-conference recognition and professional stops with Chicago and Kansas City.
His 2010 honors capped 28 consecutive Nebraska starts before his NFL opportunity.
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23272, 00-0028196, 1987-07-27, Ricky Henry, Richard, Henry
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