Preseason game one was a big night for Washington Commanders rookie Robert Henry Jr.
Henry, an undrafted free agent running back out of the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), was called upon to run the ball 12 times in his first NFL football experience on Friday. Henry made the most out of his opportunity, rushing for 75 yards and a touchdown.
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“I feel great. Still much more to improve, but overall I feel great,” expressed Henry during the postgame press conference. “When I was watching film on the tablet during the game, there’s some runs I could have made bigger runs. There are some blocks I could have made better. But you know, I’m still progressing.” Henry’s first carry resulted in an 11-yard gain. It’s no surprise that following the game, when a reporter asked how long it took him to get comfortable out there, Henry responded he was confident/comfortable after the first run.
On the Commanders’ next offensive possession, Henry had a 15-yard run. Two plays later, Henry went around right end for 22 yards and his first NFL touchdown experience. The Commanders and Dolphins scrimmaged Wednesday, but Henry said he could recognize the difference Friday night at Northwest Stadium. “It felt great. The environment was different on the bigger stage. I just soaked it all in and gave it my all.”
