Former Razorback Henry to get Mackey Award at spring game

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Arkansas tight end Hunter Henry turns after making a reception on Friday, Nov. 27, 2015, during the second quarter against Missouri linebacker Michael Scherer at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville.
NWA Democrat-Gazette/JASON IVESTER Arkansas vs Missouri football Arkansas tight end Hunter Henry turns after making a reception on Friday, Nov. 27, 2015, during the second quarter against Missouri linebacker Michael Scherer at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville.

FAYETTEVILLE — Former Arkansas Razorback tight end Hunter Henry will be presented with the 2015 John Mackey Award during the Razorbacks' annual Red-White game.

The university says Henry will receive the award during Saturday's game at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium.

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

Henry was selected the winner of the award after leading all Football Bowl Subdivision tight ends with 51 receptions and 739 yards last season.

Henry has declared for the NFL Draft that begins April 28.

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