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USA Today
23-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Dolphins UDFA profile: WR A.J. Henning
The Miami Dolphins signed four wide receivers as undrafted free agents following the 2025 NFL Draft, including the versatile A.J. Henning. After spending three seasons at Michigan and transferring to Northwestern for two more, Henning showcased his ability to contribute as a receiver, returner, and even as a rusher. At Michigan, Henning was used sparingly on offense but excelled in the return game. As a sophomore in 2021, he fielded 29 punts, averaging 9.4 yards per return, and added seven kickoff returns, including one for a touchdown. In 2022, he returned a punt for a score and averaged 7.2 yards per return. Henning began his stint at Northwestern in 2023, and started eight games. He tallied 45 receptions for 418 yards, added 27 rushing attempts for 110 yards, and scored four receiving touchdowns along with one rushing touchdown. His 2024 senior year with the Wildcats was his most productive. He posted career highs in yards per reception (10.2) and yards per punt return (11.3). Henning also caught a career-best 59 passes for 603 yards and added four more receiving touchdowns. His efforts earned him All-Big Ten Honorable Mention honors as a punt returner in 2024. After finding the end zone in four different ways during his college career, Henning's versatility could mean he's in line for a spot on the Dolphins' practice squad. Miami's receiver room is largely set with Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, Malik Washington, and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine penciled in as the top four. The fifth and potential sixth spots on the depth chart will be highly competitive, with Henning battling three other undrafted wideouts and 2024 seventh-round pick Tahj Washington, among others, for roster spots. Henning has a chance to make waves in training camp with his ability to generate yards after the catch and contribute as a rusher on sweeps and end-arounds. He's the type of player Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel could deploy creatively across multiple phases of the game. Henning's speed and positional versatility may prove vital in his bid for a roster spot, though stiff competition awaits for the final places in Miami's receiving corps.
USA Today
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Dolphins rookie WR shows off wild amount of swag he received as a newcomer
Dolphins rookie WR shows off wild amount of swag he received as a newcomer Former Michigan and Northwestern wide receiver A.J. Henning didn't hear his name called during the 2025 NFL draft, but he didn't have to wait long to find a home with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted signee. And although he'll have to fight for a spot on the roster in camp, he won't be leaving empty handed, regardless. In a TikTok, Henning showed off the mind-blowing amount of swag that newcomers receive when they sign with the Dolphins: By our count, (and without getting too specific) that's four pairs of shoes, 25 shirts, six sweatshirts, five pairs of pants, two pairs of shorts, and four hats. That's a haul that would cost a fan hundreds. Henning will have his work cut out for him to make the Dolphins' roster. Barring a significant surprise, four roster spots at receiver will be reserved for Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, and Malik Washington. The battle for the other spot or two will be between Andrew Armstrong, Monaray Baldwin, Tarik Black, Dee Eskridge, Erik Ezukanma, Tahj Washington, Theo Wease Jr., and Henning.
