Aaron Henry Scouting Report S Wisconsin Badgers

This is our Aaron Henry Scouting report. Henry is a talented safety for the Wisconsin Badges who is plagued by inconsistency. Still this Safety class lacks dynamic players and Henry could see his name called earlier than people expect.For all of our other scouting reports check out our scouting report page

Measurables:

6 210 pounds

Combine results will be posted when it becomes available

Stats:

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2010:

Pros:

A good athlete, former cornerback…Can lay some big hits…makes a lot of big plays (timely interceptions, returning the ball well once he gets his hands on it)…Has enough size…Has natural coverage ability, plus coverage guy for a safety…has plus range…can play some special teams as a return man and could be a real nice gunner… has some upside at the safety position

Cons:

Older prospect who has had a significant injury at Wisconsin…Inconsistent play, probably stemming from a lack of great instincts…Isn’t a great technician and will give up some big plays from time to time…Games a little too much

Projected round:

3rd round to 4th round (I’m assuming he has a good combine)

Player comparison:

Antrel Rolle S, NY Giants

I think Rolle has more natural ability, but they kind of play a similar game

Thoughts:

Henry is a really talented safety prospect who has plus speed and good size. He is a good athlete with fluid hips who can turn and run. He’ll also fall into a lot of plays because of his athleticism, but I question his instincts. He seems to be on the wrong end of some bad plays as well. He is a free safety who can tackle though and I think he’s one of the top second tier safety prospects, one of the few who could develop into an every game kind of starter.

NFL Mocks Preseason bio:

Henry really burst onto the scene in 2010, and is a guy who is capable of making the big play at any time during the game. Has recovered a fumble for a touchdown, and picked off two passes in 2010 that were both returned for scores. Made the switch from cornerback to free safety in 2010 and really blossomed in that role. Severe knee injury derailed his 2008 season after a very solid freshman campaign, but has now returned to form. Biggest problem I have with Henry is that he will be 24 years old as a rookie, which is by no means the end of the world for him, but will probably prevent him from being a 2nd or 3rd round player. Leader on the defensive side of the ball who had 57 tackles and two interceptions in 2010 on his way to being named 2nd team All Big Ten, and Academic All Big Ten. This is a guy who has good size and speed, and will be a special teams ace early in his career. He will be a very solid contributor early in his career as a special teams player and nickel/dime defensive back who could eventually grow into a starter role at free safety.

Video:

He’s not highlighted, he’s #7

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