Makana Henry
| No. 74 Edmonton Elks | |
| Born: | January 23, 1987 Toronto, Ontario |
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| Career information | |
| Status | 6-Game Injured List |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | DL |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight | 275 lb (125 kg) |
| CJFL | Burlington Braves |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2016–2021 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| 2022–Present | Edmonton Elks |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Awards | 2x C.J.F.L. All-Canadian Defensive Team (2005-2006)
Riders Community Service Award (2017- 2019) Nominee for CFL Tom Pate Award (2017- 2018) Nominee for CFL Jake Gaudaur Veterans’ Award (2018) |
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Makana Henry (born January 23, 1987) is a professional Canadian football defensive lineman for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League. He was signed to the Roughriders' roster in August 2016.[1] He played junior football for the Burlington Braves of the Canadian Junior Football League (C.J.F.L.) in 2005–2009.[2][3] Before being invited by the Roughriders, he played in semi-pro football for the GTA All Stars of the Northern Football Conference league in 2016.[4] In November 2019, he was re-signed for an additional 2-year contract.[5] Henry signed with the Edmonton Elks to open free agency on February 8, 2022.[6]
Charitable activities
Henry is very involved in the Saskatchewan community, especially with the students of Scott Collegiate.[7] His troubled past helps him to bond with the students and to be a positive influence for them. In 2017, he was named Mosaic Community Player of the year and made a donation to Scott Collegiate.[8] For three consecutive years (2017-2019), Henry has won the Roughriders’ Community Service Award.[5]
References
- ^ "Greg Morris lands on his feet with the Saskatchewan Roughriders". Regina Leader-Post. September 2, 2016. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
- ^ "Braves need one big win to gain berth in OFC final". October 21, 2005.
- ^ "Uplifting win for Braves". October 11, 2006.
- ^ "Mackana Henry". June 16, 2016. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
- ^ a b "Roughriders sign Makana Henry to new deal". Regina Leader-Post. November 29, 2019. Retrieved January 11, 2020.
- ^ "Elks sign Makana Henry". Edmonton Elks. February 8, 2022. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
- ^ "Makana Henry has a special bond with Scott Collegiate". Saskatchewan Roughriders. October 2, 2017. Retrieved August 24, 2018.
- ^ Makana Henry Donates $5,000 to Scott Collegiate, November 20, 2017, retrieved August 24, 2018
External links
Media related to Makana Henry at Wikimedia Commons