Chad Henne

Chad Henne is a football player who played quarterback for the Michigan Wolverines from 2004 to 2008. He will begin his National Football League career following the 2008 NFL Draft.

High School Star

Growing up in West Lawn, Pennsylvania, Henne attended Wilson High School where he received numerous honors. Henne was named first team all-state by the Associated Press as a senior, three time first team All-Berks County Quarterback selection, All-Berks/Lancaster Lebanon Offensive Back, second team All-State honors as a junior, and Parade magazine All-american as a senior. Following his high school career Henne played in the U.S Army All-American Bowl.

Leading The Michigan Wolverines

Henne started as quarterback his freshman season at Michigan becoming the first to do so since Rich Leach in 1975. Henne led the team to the 2005 Rose Bowl losing to Texas Longhorns 38-37. The 2005 season started with a three wins and three loss record before winning the final four games and heading to the Alamo Bowl onlt to lose against Nebraska Cornhuskers 32-28. Henne led the Wolverines to an 11-0 record in 2006 and a Rose Bowl appearance against USC lossing 32-18. His senior season was marked by injuries. Missing two games, Henne came back to lead the Wolverines to the Capital One Bowl victory over the Florida Gators.

National Praise

Henne finished his college career with the second most touchdown passes in Big Ten history. Acknowledged for his accoomplishments in 2006 he was a Manning Award, a Maxwell Award and a Davey O'Brien Award seminfinalist. In 2008 following his senior season, Henne was named Capital One Bowl MVP and Senior Bowl North Offensive MVP.

Fast Facts

1. Full Name: Chad Steven Henne
2. Born: July 2, 1985 in West Lawn, Pennsylvania
3. Height: 6' 2"
4. Weight: 224 lbs.
5. Position: Quarterback
6. 4 year starter for Michigan
7. 2007 All Big Ten Football

Awards, Honors, and Conferences

1. 2004: All-American Freshman Team Quarterback
2. 2004: All-Big Ten Conference Honorable Mention
3. 2006: Manning Award
4. 2006: Maxwell Award
5. 2006: Davey O'Brien Award
6. 2006: Walter Camp Award watchlist
7. 2006: All-Big Ten Conference Second Team
8. 2008: Capital One Bowl MVP
9. 2008: Senior Bowl North Offensive MVP

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