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Retrospective scouting report · Class of 2023R5 · #137
DE· Round 5

K.j.
Henry.

K.J. Henry
Sickos Grade
55.1/100

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National · #14HS class · 2018
West Forsyth, NC
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R5 · #137 · WAS
02Scheme fit
Ideal system

The Commanders run a 4-3 defense with elements of a one-gap penetrating front, emphasizing disruption and pressure from the defensive line.

5-technique DERE perennial starterRush DE on passing downs
Best role

Ideal as a Day 1 rotational 5-tech DE, working into a starting role on the strong side due to his setting the edge ability and powerful hands.

Wrong fit

A two-gap 3-4 defensive end, as his lighter frame and pass-rush specialization would be underutilized in such a system.

A scheme that prioritizes athletic, long-armed edge rushers who can set the edge and develop a full pass-rush arsenal will maximize K.J. Henry's potential.

03Film room

K.J. Henry Regular Season Highlights | Clemson DL

KJ Henry Clemson Highlights

KJ Henry Clemson Highlights ᴴᴰ | Welcome To DC! 🔥🔥 (prod. CHRISTIANGETBIZZY)

08College production
YrTeamGTklSkIntPDFF
2018Clemson460000
2019Clemson15232030
2020Clemson12233.5020
2021Clemson13224.5000
2022Clemson14493.5060
Career5812313.50110

A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.

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