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Pros: During a precarious career at Michigan, Henne has learned to deal with the pressure of being the Wolverines starting quarterback, as he gained valuable experience as a four-year starter in the Big Ten Conference. He possesses above average arm strength and good zip, which allows him to get the ball to the far sideline or down the field, as he knows how to stretch the field vertically. Aside from the knee injury he sustained during his senior season, he has proved to be very durable. Prior to the injury, Henne had made 39 consecutive starts. He will often call out audibles at the line of scrimmage and make adjustments on the fly. Due to the pro-style attack at Michigan, Henne already has a good feel for the play-action passing game.

Cons: One mistake that has seemed to haunt Henne is his insistence of forcing the ball into coverage for the sake of trying to create a play. Henne tends to hold onto the football too long. He will need to do a better job of making quick decisions and getting rid of the ball quicker at the next level. Henne has some space issues, as he does not handle it well when the pocket begins to collapse. He seems to panic and does not maintain proper footwork. He has taken some flack for not being able to beat Ohio State or win a bowl game until the final game of his Wolverine career, raising doubts about his ability to win the big one.

X-Factor: Stepping up in competition or in big games did not always work well for Henne, although for the most part, he had a very good career with Michigan. Henne posted a very high winning percentage as a starting quarterback and has always thrown for more touchdowns than interceptions. He has also enjoyed the benefit of playing with such illustrious receivers such as Bryalon Edwards, Mario Manningham and Adrian Arrington while at Ann Arbor. However, the Pennsylvania quarterback has never beaten Ohio State (0-4) and had just one Bowl win in four tries as a Wolverine (1-3).

Overall: While he definitely owns the skill-set of a pro quarterback, it remains unclear if Henne will be a starter in the league or be more in the mold of a backup quarterback, capable of filling in if called upon. With a couple of seasons under his belt to transition to the pro game, he could be an asset as a dependable insurance policy, which has become more and more valuable in the NFL. It’s possible if Henne falls into a great situation, he could develop into an adequate starter to above average starter—the goods are there. Henne has experienced a roller coaster ride as a prospect, going from among the top two or three quarterback prospects to start the season to being a day two selection. Now, behind a strong off-season (Senior Bowl, NFL Scouting Combine), this Michigan man appears to be back on track to being a day one selection—likely round two.

Medical Examiner:

09/08/07—Sprained right knee, missed two games.

Highlights of Accomplishments:

• 2004 All-American Freshman Team Quarterback

• 2006 Manning Award finalist

• 2006 Maxwell Award semifinalist

• 2006 Davey O'Brien Award semifinalist

• 2006 Walter Camp Award Watch List

• 2004 All-Big Ten Conference Honorable Mention (coaches and media)

• 2006 All-Big Ten Conference Second Team (coaches and media)

High School: Henne had 7,071 passing yards and 74 touchdown passes in his career. A two-year starter in basketball, he ran a 4.65 forty-yard dash. He also ran the 100 Meters in 11.2 seconds and threw the javelin 195.5 feet on the track team.

Major: General Studies

Quote of Note: The coaching staff really trusts him. They ask him to do a lot of things at the line of scrimmage: make audibles, change the play. And he's handled it really good—it’s a weapon they utilize every game. He’s a leader out there. He makes tough throws, he stands in the pocket, and he just has the confidence in his team. He’ll stay in the pocket, he’ll take a lick. He doesn’t really get sacked that much but he’ll take a good hit as long as he gets the ball off.

--USC Defensive Coordinator Nick Holt On Chad Henne

Murphy’s View: Henne was hoping for a possible Heisman campaign and national championship run. He has struggled in some big games—that creates doubt in the minds of NFL evaluators. Henne has good, but not great tools.

Mogollon’s View: When he has time to drop back, scan the field, set his feet and fire, not many quarterbacks will make a better throw than Henne. Of course, that is not always the case in the NFL. The size and arm strength are clearly there, but he has not progressed as much as one would have hoped after such a productive true freshman season. Would have liked to seen more leadership skills from Henne. He possesses a good amount of talent and the history of Michigan quarterbacks at the next level is not one of underachievers. If John Navarre earned a shot at starting in the league where they play for pay, then surely Henne deserves a shot.