Top 2026 WR Recruit, WVU Legacy in Town for a Visit

A big-time recruit is in Morgantown this weekend.

Class of 2026 wide receiver Chris Henry Jr. will be in Morgantown this weekend to take in spring practice and be shown around WVU for an unofficial visit. And yes, this is the son of former WVU wide receiver, Chris Henry, who went on to be a third-round draft pick of the Cincinnati Bengals in 2005.

"Slim" was a tremendous receiver and was a serious deep ball threat at WVU. In two seasons in the Old Gold and Blue, he hauled in 93 receptions for 1,878 yards and 22 touchdowns.

I'm going to be in Morgantown tomorrow!!🏔️@CoachLesley_WVU @NealBrown_WVU @REALPACMAN24 @CoachKRJones @CoachBerry3211 @adamgorney @ChadSimmons_ @MohrRecruiting @Mansell247 @JeremyO_Johnson pic.twitter.com/Rkn5lpJzzt

— Chris Henry Jr (@ChrisHenryJr) March 24, 2023

Henry has been to WVU before, participating in a camp last summer where he made a really nice catch that displayed the similar traits and explosiveness that his dad possessed. A long, athletic, rangy receiver that can go get the ball at its highest point.

As you could imagine, Henry's recruitment has really taken off, and is widely viewed as one of the top receivers in the country for his class. The 6'5", 185-pound receiver currently holds offers from Boston College, Cincinnati, Kentucky, Marshall, Miami, Michigan, Michigan State, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Penn State, Purdue, Syracuse, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Wisconsin, and several others.

Since the passing of his father, Henry Jr. and his siblings have been adopted by another former Mountaineer, Adam "PacMan" Jones.

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