FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Now finishing up the fourth week of the NFL season, former Razorback tight end Hunter Henry has gotten nearly all of his firsts out of the way. His first start came in Week 2 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. His first reception in Week 1 against the Kansas City Chiefs, now he can add his first touchdown reception to that list.
Henry, who has benefited from an injured Antonio Gates, has made the most of the last three weeks since being thrust into the starting role at tight end for the San Diego Chargers. On Sunday against New Orleans, Henry hauled in his first career touchdown reception on a 20-yard strike from quarterback Phillip Rivers.
The touchdown catch was only a small portion of his four reception, 61-yard performance he did have, his second straight game of 60 yards or more receiving. So far this year, Henry has 10 receptions for 153 yards and is averaging over 15 yards per catch.
He’s one of 26 tight ends with 10 or more catches this year and is the only rookie tight end in the NFL with 10 catches, over 150 yards receiving and one touchdown.
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