Makana Henry

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Makana Henry
No. 74     Edmonton Elks
Born: (1987-01-23) January 23, 1987 (age 37)
Toronto, Ontario
Career information
Status6-Game Injured List
CFL statusNational
Position(s)DL
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight275 lb (125 kg)
CJFLBurlington Braves
Career history
As player
20162021Saskatchewan Roughriders
2022Edmonton Elks
Career highlights and awards
Awards2x C.J.F.L. All-Canadian Defensive Team (2005-2006)

Riders Community Service Award (2017- 2019) Nominee for CFL Tom Pate Award (2017- 2018)

Nominee for CFL Jake Gaudaur Veterans’ Award (2018)
Career stats

Makana Henry (born January 23, 1987) is a Canadian football defensive lineman who is a free agent. He was signed to the Saskatchewan Roughriders' roster in August 2016.[1] He played junior football for the Burlington Braves of the Canadian Junior Football League (C.J.F.L.) in 2005–2009.[2][3] Before being invited by the Roughriders, he played in semi-pro football for the GTA All Stars of the Northern Football Conference league in 2016.[4] In November 2019, he was re-signed for an additional 2-year contract.[5] Henry signed with the Edmonton Elks to open free agency on February 8, 2022.[6]

Charitable activities[edit]

Henry is very involved in the Saskatchewan community, especially with the students of Scott Collegiate.[7] In 2017, he was named Mosaic Community Player of the year and made a donation to Scott Collegiate.[8] For three consecutive years (2017–2019), Henry won the Roughriders’ Community Service Award.[5]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Greg Morris lands on his feet with the Saskatchewan Roughriders". Regina Leader-Post. September 2, 2016. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
  2. ^ "Braves need one big win to gain berth in OFC final". October 21, 2005.
  3. ^ "Uplifting win for Braves". October 11, 2006.
  4. ^ "Mackana Henry". June 16, 2016. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
  5. ^ a b "Roughriders sign Makana Henry to new deal". Regina Leader-Post. November 29, 2019. Retrieved January 11, 2020.
  6. ^ "Elks sign Makana Henry". Edmonton Elks. February 8, 2022. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
  7. ^ "Makana Henry has a special bond with Scott Collegiate". Saskatchewan Roughriders. October 2, 2017. Retrieved August 24, 2018.
  8. ^ Makana Henry Donates $5,000 to Scott Collegiate, November 20, 2017, retrieved August 24, 2018

External links[edit]

Media related to Makana Henry at Wikimedia Commons