Football Bio –
Henley took an unconventional college path, moving from Nevada to Washington State and transitioning from offensive skill positions/defensive back into linebacker. He became a First-Team All-Pac-12 defender and Butkus Award finalist before the Chargers selected him in Round 3 in 2023. His range and coverage ability have since made him the centerpiece of the Los Angeles linebacker unit. Pre-draft testing: 4.54-second 40, 35-inch vertical and 10-foot-5 broad jump at the 2023 NFL Combine. 2026 context: Henley remains the defensive signal-caller and centerpiece of the inside linebacker group.
HEIGHT
6' 0"
WEIGHT
225
EXPERIENCE
4 yrs
COLLEGE
Washington State
2026 Outlook
Henley enters Week 1 as the leader of the linebacker room and a central communicator in Chris O'Leary's defense. With Denzel Perryman on injured reserve, even more responsibility falls on Henley early in the season.
Career Highlights
Henley earned First-Team All-Pac-12 honors and was a Butkus Award finalist at Washington State before the Chargers drafted him in Round 3 in 2023. He led Los Angeles with 103 tackles in 2025 while adding 3.5 sacks, five passes defensed and two interceptions.
Personal Life
Henley grew up just ten minutes away from SoFi Stadium, where he now plays his home games. He remains heavily involved in local youth outreach, frequently speaking to high school football players at Crenshaw High School about charting positive paths out of tough environments. Henley grew up close to SoFi Stadium in the Los Angeles area and comes from a tight-knit family. He has spoken about music as a major interest, including writing and making beats with siblings growing up. He is also active in youth outreach in Los Angeles.