Henry Pearson (American football)

Henry Pearson
Personal information
Born: (1999-11-23) November 23, 1999 (age 24)
Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:249 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school:Paramus Catholic
(Bergen County, New Jersey)
College:Appalachian State (2018–2022)
Position:Tight end
Undrafted:2023
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games played:2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Henry Pearson (born November 23, 1999) is an American professional football tight end who is a free agent. He played college football for the Appalachian State Mountaineers.[1][2]

College career

In Pearson's five year career at Appalachian State he notched 74 receptions for 897 yards and 11 touchdowns, while also totalling six tackles.[3]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 2+3⁄8 in
(1.89 m) 		249 lb
(113 kg) 		31+1⁄2 in
(0.80 m) 		10 in
(0.25 m)		 4.80 s 1.76 s 2.69 s 4.50 s 7.51 s 31 in
(0.79 m)		 10 ft 0 in
(3.05 m)		 30 reps
All values from Pro Day[4]

After not being selected in the 2023 NFL draft, Pearson signed with the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent.[5] However, Pearson was released during final roster cuts, but signed to the Packers practice squad the next day.[6][7] On November 22, 2023, Pearson was elevated from the practice squad for their week twelve matchup versus the Detroit Lions.[8] On the next day, Pearson made his NFL debut playing 13 total snaps in a win.[9] The following day, Pearson was sent back down to the practice squad.[10] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 22, 2024.[11] On July 30, 2024, he was released.[12] He was signed back by the Packers on August 20, 2024.[13] He was released on August 27, 2024.[14]

References

  1. ^ "Henry Pearson". Packers.com. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
  2. ^ "Henry Pearson Stats, News and Video – TE". NFL.com. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
  3. ^ "Henry Pearson College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
  4. ^ "2023 Draft Scout Henry Pearson, Appalachian State NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved November 23, 2023.
  5. ^ Huber, Bill. "Packers Awarded $9000 Signing Bonuses to Six Undrafted Free Agents". Sports Reference. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
  6. ^ Huber, Bill. "2023 Green Bay Packers Cuts Tracker: Path to 53-Man Roster". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
  7. ^ "Henry Pearson: Joins Green Bay's practice squad". CBS Sports. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
  8. ^ Westendorf, Jacob. "Wednesday's Packers Transactions: What They Mean for Today vs. Lions". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
  9. ^ "Henry Pearson". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
  10. ^ "Henry Pearson: Heads back to practice squad". CBS Sports. November 24, 2023. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
  11. ^ "Packers sign 14 free agents". Packers.com. January 22, 2024.
  12. ^ "Packers announce roster moves". Packers.com. July 30, 2024.
  13. ^ "Packers announce roster moves". Packers.com. August 20, 2024.
  14. ^ "Packers announce roster moves". Packers.com. August 27, 2024.