Ohio State OL Avery Henry Discloses He Has Bone Cancer

The freshman offensive lineman is a former three-star prospect from nearby St. Clairsville, Ohio.

Ohio State freshman offensive lineman Avery Henry disclosed on social media Monday night that he has been recently diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a rare type of cancer that begins in the cells that form bones.

Henry, a member of the Buckeyes’ 2022 recruiting class who arrived at the program in June, shared the news of his diagnosis in a statement on Twitter:

“This isn’t the way I wanted to release this, but I know no other way. A couple days ago I was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a form of bone cancer. I will fight this! I have never been a statistic and I never will! I want to thank my brothers and coaches for the endless support!”

This isn’t the way I wanted to release this, but I know no other way. A couple days ago I was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a form of bone cancer. I will fight this! I have never been a statistic and I never will! I want to thank my brothers and coaches for the endless support!

— King_Henry2.0 (@AveryHenry731) December 19, 2022

A three-star prospect from nearby St. Clairsville, Ohio, Henry committed to the school in October 2021 after initially announcing his intention to sign with Iowa State. The 6'6'', 309-pound lineman did not appear in a game for the Buckeyes this season.

At the time of his signing, Henry was a top-10 ranked offensive lineman in the state of Ohio and the 123rd-best offensive lineman in the country, according to the 247Sports.