Makana Henry

Makana Henry
No. 74     Saskatchewan Roughriders
Born: (1987-01-23) January 23, 1987
Toronto, Ontario
Career information
Status Active
CFL status National
Position(s) DL
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 275 lb (125 kg)
CJFL Burlington Braves
Career history
As player
2016–present Saskatchewan Roughriders
Career highlights and awards
Awards

2x C.J.F.L. All-Canadian Defensive Team (2005-2006)

Riders Community Service Award (2017)

Nominee for CFL Tom Pate Award (2017)
Career stats

Makana Henry (born January 23, 1987) is a professional Canadian football defensive lineman for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League. He was signed to the 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][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]

Charitable activities

Henry is very involved in the Saskatchewan community, especially with the students of Scott Collegiate.[5] His troubled past helps him to bond with the students and to be a positive influence for them. In 2017, he was named Mosaic Community Player of the year and made a donation to Scott Collegiate.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "Greg Morris lands on his feet with the Saskatchewan Roughriders". 2 September 2016. Retrieved 5 January 2017.
  2. ↑ "Braves need one big win to gain berth in OFC final". 21 October 2005.
  3. 1 2 "Uplifting win for Braves". 11 October 2006.
  4. ↑ "Mackana Henry". 16 June 2016. Retrieved 5 January 2017.
  5. ↑ "Makana Henry has a special bond with Scott Collegiate - Saskatchewan Roughriders". Saskatchewan Roughriders. 2017-10-02. Retrieved 2018-08-24.
  6. ↑ New World Agency (2017-11-20), Makana Henry Donates $5,000 to Scott Collegiate, retrieved 2018-08-24

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