A.J. Henning News, Rumors, Updates - Northwestern Wildcats

Sets sights on NFL Henning has declared for the 2025 NFL Draft, Inside NU reports.

Impact Henning was Northwestern's leading receiver in his redshirt senior season, reeling in 59 catches for 603 yards and four touchdowns. He had a productive career after transferring to the Wildcats from Michigan for his final two years of eligibility. Henning has strong hands and can make big plays over the top in the passing game.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Season-best day in loss Henning accrued 10 receptions (on 21 targets) for 119 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-28 defeat versus Illinois.

Impact Henning connected with quarterback Jack Lausch on an 11-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter, drawing the Wildcats to within eight points at the time. It was a marquee day for Henning as the senior receiver recorded season-highs in both receptions and yards on the day while finding the end zone for the first time since Week 6. Henning has been a strong contributor for Northwestern all season, catching 59 passes for 603 yards and four touchdowns through 12 games in 2024. With no eligibility remaining and the team remaining ineligible for bowl season, Henning appears to have played his final game for the Wildcats and will have to decide whether to pursue a career in the NFL or professional football at a different level.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Just two receptions in loss Henning had two receptions for 22 yards on four targets in Saturday's loss at Iowa.

Impact Henning left the prior week's contest against Wisconsin following a big hit, requiring a cart to go to the locker room, so it was a surprise to see him healthy and playing. However, the passing offense struggled as quarterback Jack Lausch has taken a big step back the past two weeks. Fortunately the passing game faces a much easier task this week at Purdue.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Saturday Henning (undisclosed) is warming up ahead of Saturday's game at Iowa, Inside NU reports.

Impact Henning is going through pregame warmups Saturday, a very promising sign for his status versus the Hawkeyes. While his availability is still in question, it looks like he's trending towards suiting up.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Listed questionable versus Iowa Henning (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus Iowa, per the Big Ten availability report.

Impact Henning left last week's contest against Wisconsin following a big hit, requiring a cart to go to the locker room. It's a surprisingly good sign that the senior isn't out on the report. Additional clarification on the wideout's status should surface when the Wildcats take the field for pregame warmups.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could return this season Henning (undisclosed) could potentially return to action for Northwestern this season after taking a devastating hit against Wisconsin, Inside NU reports.

Impact Wildcats' head coach David Braun said that there's a "pathway for (him) to return." That doesn't sound all that optimistic, especially in regards to a possible return in the near future. Still, the door isn't closed on Henning being able to contribute more for Northwestern this season. The wideout had put together a very solid season thus far in Evanston, reeling in 34 grabs for 357 yards and three scores.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Henning (undisclosed) is questionable to return Saturday versus Wisconsin, Matthew Shelton of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Henning was carted off the field in the first quarter of Saturday's game and has now been ruled questionable to return. Given that designation it appears Henning has avoided the worst case scenario, but there is still a chance he does not return versus the Badgers.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Carted off Saturday Henning (undisclosed) was carted off the field during Saturday's game versus Wisconsin, Inside NU reports.

Impact Henning was carted off the field with an undisclosed injury in the first quarter Saturday. It's unclear what he injured but it was clearly serious enough to bring the cart out.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in blowout win Henning had three receptions for 61 yards on six targets in Friday's 37-10 win at Maryland.

Impact Henning likely would have had more targets but the game became a surprising blowout win. Jack Lausch continues to improve and Henning and Byrce Kirtz get almost all the targets in the passing game.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Two touchdowns in loss Henning had six receptions for 67 yards and two touchdowns on eight targets in Saturday's loss to Indiana.

Impact Quarterback Jack Lausch showed improvement in his third start after throwing for just 53 yards against Washington. If Lausch can continue to improve, Henning could benefit as the top target in the passing game.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

A.J. Henning goes 38 yards UNTOUCHED in electric TD to help Northwestern trim deficit vs. Indiana

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Moderate showing in loss Henning caught 5 of 9 targets for 41 yards during Saturday's 24-5 defeat against Washington.

Impact Henning's five receptions and 41 yards led the team in both stat categories on a day in which quarterback Jack Lausch threw for just 53 yards and completed less than 30 percent of his passes. Henning has managed to put up decent numbers to start the season despite inconsitent quarterback play, recording 25 catches for 229 yards and a touchdown through the team's first four games. The senior receiver will hope to use the team's bye week to build on his performance before a home matchup against Indiana.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Clicks with new QB in win Henning had seven receptions for 117 yards on seven targets and a touchdown in Saturday's win over Eastern Illinois.

Impact Henning had a big game with the change in quarterback to Jack Lausch from Mike Wright. While Lausch looked more accurate than Wright and improved as the game progressed, he was also facing a FCS opponent. Northwestern's passing attack will face a tougher test next week at Washington.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Moderate showing in loss Henning posted eight receptions (on 12 targets) for 52 yards during Friday's 26-20 overtime loss against Duke.

Impact Henning commanded a high volume on the day, though quarterback Mike Wright's struggles limited his potential against the Blue Devils. The senior receiver has commanded an impressive 21 targets through the team's first two games, and though those targets have resulted in just 71 scoreless yards, the volume is encouraging to see. Henning will get his next opportunity to shine against Eastern Illinois on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Five receptions in opener Henning had five receptions for 19 yards on nine targets in Saturday's win over Miami of Ohio.

Impact Henning was the second most targeted receiver (Bryce Kirtz had 10 targets) but wasn't very productive as Mike Wright was a little rusty early in the game. Still, it looks like Kirtz and Henning may command most of the targets in the passing attack.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in victory Henning posted four receptions (on five targets) for 20 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 45-43 win against Illinois.

Impact Henning found the end zone for the second time in his last three games, connecting with quarterback Ben Bryant on a five-yard score in the third quarter. The senior receiver will end the 2023 regular season with 39 catches for 361 yards and four touchdowns through 11 games, adding 109 yards and a score on the ground as well. Henning's next opportunity to play for the Wildcats will come in Northwestern's bowl game.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Northwestern's Ben Bryant finds A.J. Henning for the five-yard touchdown pass to increase the Wildcats' lead over Illinois

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Season-best effort in victory Henning notched three receptions (on four targets) for 70 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 24-10 victory against Wisconsin.

Impact Henning led all Northwestern receivers with 70 yards, finding the end zone late in the first quarter. The senior receiver's total on the day was his best of the season. Henning will hope to build on this performance next week against Purdue.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Northwestern's Ben Bryant finds A.J. Henning for the 23-yard touchdown pass to give Wildcats lead over Wisconsin

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Ready to roll Saturday Henning (undisclosed) isn't among the players on the injury report for Saturday's game versus Nebraska.

Impact Henning was unable to give it a go against FCS Howard prior to the bye, but he appears to be back in the mix for Saturday's contest. The senior notch a touchdown and five catches in the two games prior to his early exit against Penn State, so he should be involved again in the passing attack Saturday.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

WR A.J. Henning transfers to Northwestern Northwestern went 1-11 last season, closing the year on an 11-game losing streak.

MAY 11, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Who returns punts and kickoffs for Michigan football after AJ Henning entered the Transfer Portal? Michigan football must replace their special teams star after AJ Henning entered the Transfer Portal.

APRIL 24, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Michigan football's top special teams player A.J. Henning, R.J. Moten in transfer portal Michigan Wolverines football is losing two players to the transfer portal in receiver A.J. Henning and safety R.J. Moten.

APRIL 24, 2023 • FREEP.COM

Michigan's Henning to enter transfer portal Michigan used Henning heavily as a returner, and he returned 28 punts for 201 yards and added 11 kickoff returns for 241 yards.

APRIL 24, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Michigan football's A.J. Henning enters transfer portal A.J. Henning, a two-time All-Big Ten selection as a return man, has entered the transfer portal after three seasons with the Wolverines.

APRIL 24, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM

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A.J. Henning goes 38 yards UNTOUCHED in electric TD to help Northwestern trim deficit vs. Indiana

Northwestern's Ben Bryant finds A.J. Henning for the five-yard touchdown pass to increase the Wildcats' lead over Illinois

Northwestern's Ben Bryant finds A.J. Henning for the 23-yard touchdown pass to give Wildcats lead over Wisconsin