Hunter Henry headshot
TE New England Patriots #85

Hunter Henry Bio, career timeline and draft history

Age
31
Height / weight
6'5", 249 lb
Experience
11th season
Drafted
2016 R2, #35

2026 Season

PPR PPG
4.7
Pos rank
TE35
Rostered
52%

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Hunter Henry Bio

Hunter Henry is a tight end for the New England Patriots, where he wears No. 85. Born December 7, 1994, in Little Rock, AR, he attended Pulaski and played college football at Arkansas.

The San Diego Chargers selected Henry in round 2, pick 35, of the 2016 NFL Draft. Since then, Henry joined the New England Patriots in 2021.

In 141 regular-season games since 2016, he has caught 482 passes for 5,615 yards and 52 touchdowns.

Career Timeline

2 stops with 2 teams in 11 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.

Chargers2016–2020 Los Angeles Chargers
2,571rec yds, 216 rec, 26 TD · 57 games
Best: 203.7 pts (2016)
Patriots2021–now New England Patriots
3,044rec yds, 266 rec, 26 TD · 84 games
Best: 178.8 pts (2025)
Regular-season receiving stats with each team. 2026 through Week 3.

What happened at each stop

Most recent first.

  1. New England Patriots Current team2021–present

    He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 82 of 84 games.

  2. Los Angeles Chargers2016–2020

    Selected in round 2, pick 35, of the 2016 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 50 of 55 games.

  3. College: Arkansas

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Transactions

  1. ContractAgreed to a two-year contract extension worth up to $20 million with the New England Patriots.
  2. ContractAgreed to a three-year, $27 million contract extension with the New England Patriots.
  3. Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the New England Patriots.
  4. SignedSigned a three-year, $37.5 million contract with the New England Patriots.
  5. TenderSigned his franchise tag tender with the Chargers.
  6. ActivatedActivated by the Los Angeles Chargers.
  7. Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Los Angeles Chargers.
  8. Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Los Angeles Chargers.
  9. DraftedSelected by the San Diego Chargers in round 2, pick 35.

All Hunter Henry stats & analysis

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About Hunter Henry: Bio FAQ

How old is Hunter Henry?

Hunter Henry is 31 years old. He was born on December 7, 1994. 2026 is his 11th NFL season.

How tall is Hunter Henry?

Hunter Henry is 6 feet 5 inches tall (6'5"), listed at 249 pounds, and plays tight end for the New England Patriots.

How much does Hunter Henry weigh?

Hunter Henry weighs 249 pounds, his listed weight on the New England Patriots roster. He is listed at 6'5".

What number does Hunter Henry wear?

Hunter Henry wears number 85 for the New England Patriots. He plays tight end.

What position does Hunter Henry play?

Hunter Henry plays tight end for the New England Patriots, wearing number 85. 2026 is his 11th season in the NFL.

What team does Hunter Henry play for?

Hunter Henry plays for the New England Patriots as a tight end. He has been with the Patriots since 2021.

Where did Hunter Henry go to college?

Hunter Henry played college football at Arkansas, after attending Pulaski (AR). The Los Angeles Chargers drafted him out of Arkansas in 2016.

When was Hunter Henry drafted?

The Los Angeles Chargers selected Hunter Henry in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft with the 35th overall pick, out of Arkansas.

What round was Hunter Henry drafted in?

Hunter Henry was a second-round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, taken 35th overall by the Los Angeles Chargers.

What pick was Hunter Henry in the NFL Draft?

Hunter Henry was the 35th overall pick of the 2016 NFL Draft, selected by the Los Angeles Chargers in the second round.

Where is Hunter Henry from?

Hunter Henry went to high school in Arkansas, at Pulaski, before playing college football at Arkansas.

When is Hunter Henry's birthday?

Hunter Henry's birthday is December 7. He was born on December 7, 1994 and is 31 years old.

How long has Hunter Henry been in the NFL?

2026 is Hunter Henry's 11th NFL season; he entered the league in 2016 as a second-round pick of the Los Angeles Chargers. View his career statistics.

What teams has Hunter Henry played for?

Hunter Henry has played for the Los Angeles Chargers (two stints) and New England Patriots. View his career statistics.

What year did Hunter Henry enter the NFL?

Hunter Henry entered the NFL in 2016, when the Los Angeles Chargers drafted him in the second round. 2026 is his 11th season.