Aaron Henry (American football)
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Immokalee, Florida, U.S.
| Current position | |
|---|---|
| Title | Co-defensive coordinator & defensive backs coach |
| Team | Notre Dame |
| Conference | Independent |
| Biographical details | |
| Born | November 28, 1988 Immokalee, Florida, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 2007–2011 | Wisconsin |
| 2012 | Oakland Raiders* |
| Position | Safety |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 2014–2015 | Arkansas (GA) |
| 2016 | Rutgers (DB) |
| 2017 | NC State (S) |
| 2018–2019 | NC State (CB) |
| 2020 | Vanderbilt (CB) |
| 2021–2022 | Illinois (DB) |
| 2023–2025 | Illinois (DC) |
| 2026–present | Notre Dame (Co-DC/DB) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Awards | |
Aaron Henry (born November 28, 1988) is an American football coach and former safety who is the co-defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. He previously served as defensive coordinator of the Illinois Fighting Illini. He played college football for the Wisconsin Badgers and played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Oakland Raiders.
High School
Henry was a multi sport athlete at Immokalee High School in Immokalee, Florida.[1] As a wide receiver and defensive back, he helped Immokalee to the 2004 Florida state title and go undefeated in the 2006 regular season. He was an all-state football player, all-county basketball player, and state qualifier in track.[2]
College
He committed to play safety at Wisconsin under head coach Bret Bielema. There he was a three time Academic All-Big Ten recipient along with being awarded first and second team All-Big Ten.[3]
NFL
In 2012 he was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Oakland Raiders,[4][5] however he was cut before the regular season.