Information About WVU’s Pursuit as Chris Henry Jr. Remains Unsigned

Chris Henry Jr. was scheduled to sign with Ohio State early Wednesday morning on the Early National Signing Day. Well over 24 hours later and Henry remains unsigned.

At this point, it’s becoming unclear when Henry will actually sign, but it’s also becoming clear he has not fully made up his mind. Most in the national media believe Henry is deciding if to stay locked into Ohio State, the only program he’s ever officially been committed to, or flip to Oregon.

However, there’s also the slight possibility Henry could decide to continue his father’s legacy at WVU.

While viewed as a long shot, WV Sports Now was told that Henry to West Virginia was a real possibility on Wednesday. WVSN was told by a source that the Mountaineers were making a late push for the son of the late Chris Henry, who played for Rich Rodriguez during his first tenure. A source even said West Virginia has made a very sizable financial offer to Henry, one that’s far greater than what they normally offer players, even top recruits.

Obviously, no matter the offer and emotional connection, battling the likes of Ohio State and Oregon for a five-star prospect will require an uncharacteristic financial investment for WVU.

To be fair to those buying in the hope, On3 Sports updated Henry’s profile ahead of Signing Day, signaling a possible opportunity for WVU.

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As of now, it’s just a waiting game for when Henry will end the speculation and pick a program.

Henry visited WVU in 2023 but had always been favored to choose Ohio State. Henry drew heavy interest from Oregon, USC and Mami after reopening his commitment before sticking with Ohio State. He held over 30 offers from a wide range of Power Four schools, including Alabama, Auburn, Colorado, Florida State, LSU, Michigan, Michigan State, Notre Dame, Oregon, Penn State, the unthinkable offer from Pitt, Tennessee, Texas, UCLA, USC, Virginia Tech and Wisconsin.

In addition to having Mountaineer blood by birth, Henry has also been mentored by another WVU football legend. Adam “Pacman” Jones, who played with Sr., both in college and the NFL, took Jr. and his siblings in and helped raise them after their father’s tragic passing at only 26 years old.

Henry Sr. spent three seasons in Morgantown. After redshirting in 2002, he won Big East Freshman of the Year with 41 catches, 1,0006 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2003. In 2004, he caught 52 passes for 872 yards and a dozen scores before declaring for the 2005 NFL Draft. At the draft, he was selected in the third round by the Cincinnati Bengals. He died just four years later in 2009.

Find more coverage of Chris Henry Jr. and WVU football recruiting at WV Sports Now.