Henry a finalist for Mackey Award

November 24, 2015 at 8:21 p.m.

by The Associated Press

Arkansas' Hunter Henry (84) works to dodge Auburn's Cassanova McKinzy (8) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, in Fayetteville, Ark. Arkansas won 54-46 in four overtimes. (AP Photo/Samantha Baker)
Arkansas' Hunter Henry (84) works to dodge Auburn's Cassanova McKinzy (8) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, in Fayetteville, Ark. Arkansas won 54-46 in four overtimes. (AP Photo/Samantha Baker)

FAYETTEVILLE —Arkansas tight end Hunter Henry has been named one of the three finalists for the John Mackey Award.

The award is named for NFL Hall of Famer John Mackey and is given annually to the player selected as the top tight end in college football.

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Henry is joined by Austin Hooper of Stanford and Jordan Leggett of Clemson as finalists for the award.

Hunter is a junior who has caught 44 passes this season for 619 yards and three touchdowns.

The winner of the award will be announced on Dec. 9.

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