> From: Sean Comerford <kingse...@yahoo.com>
> Subject: [Jets Digest] WR Marcus Henry Kansas
> To: "jets digest" <jetsdigest@googlegroups.com>
> Date: Sunday, April 27, 2008, 4:53 PM
> Strengths: Quick of the line of scrimmage for size, locates
> soft spots in zone coverage and flashes the ability to get
> open quickly. Is smooth getting in and out of cuts and sets
> defenders up with effective double moves. Uses hands fairly
> well and can get a clean release working against press
> coverage. Has long arm, shows good body control and does a
> nice job of adjusting to fade or deep throws. He also does
> a nice job of high-pointing the throws and will go up and
> over defenders at times to make the catch. Shows ability to
> attack the middle of the field and make the catch in
> traffic.

> Weaknesses: Lanky, lacks ideal upper-body strength and gets
> pushed out of routes at times. Isn't fast enough to run
> by corners and does not possess the top-end speed to be a
> big play threat in the NFL. Lacks tempo and suddenness as a
> route runner. Stands up coming out of cuts and is going to
> have problems separating from man coverage at the next
> level. Inconsistent hands and relies on trapping the ball
> with body at times. Ineffective with blocking as he does
> not sustain blocks long enough.

> Overall: Henry played extensively as a freshman, and in his
> first three seasons at Kansas (2004-'06) he amassed 50
> receptions for 585 yards (11.7 average) and three
> touchdowns in 33 games. As a senior, he appeared and
> started in all 13 games, nearly doubling his career output
> to that point. Henry finished the 2007 season with 54
> receptions for 1,014 yards (18.8 average) and 10
> touchdowns, plus a 23-yard run. Henry possesses the height
> and ball skills to develop into an effective sub-package
> possession receiver but it's unlikely he ever develops
> into an every-down player, which is why he projects as a
> late round pick or rookie free agent.

> later,
> Sean
> http://seanc.us