Maize n Brew · Sep 21, 2022
A.J. Henning ‘embraces’ role he plays in Michigan’s scheme
If you’ve watched a Michigan football game this season, odds are you’ve seen wide receiver A.J. Henning — whether as a pass catcher, a rusher, or a special teams returner.
While other guys over the years have been used across positions, it has largely been unintentional, usually in an attempt to fill holes on the depth chart. Not so for Henning, as both he and head coach Jim Harbaugh have expressed desire to see the junior from Illinois play a role akin to that of Deebo Samuel for the San Francisco 49ers.
It’s a role Henning relishes, and he hammered home that point Tuesday evening at Schembechler Hall.
