Daiyan Henley
Updated: 12/11/2025, 3:43:37 PM Wikipedia source
Daiyan Henley (born November 18, 1999) is an American professional football linebacker for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Nevada Wolf Pack and Washington State Cougars.
Infobox
Position
Linebacker
Roster status
Active
Born
(1999-11-18) November 18, 1999 (age 26)Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Height
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight
225 lb (102 kg)
High school
Crenshaw (Los Angeles)
College
Nevada (2017–2021)Washington State (2022)
NFL draft
2023: 3rd round, 85th overall pick
Total tackles
163
Sacks
1.0
Pass deflections
8
Interceptions
1
Tables
Pre-draft measurables · Professional career
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Height
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Weight
225 lb(102 kg)
Arm length
33 in(0.84 m)
Hand span
9+1⁄2 in(0.24 m)
40-yard dash
4.54 s
10-yard split
1.55 s
20-yard split
2.67 s
Vertical jump
37.5 in(0.95 m)
Broad jump
10 ft 5 in(3.18 m)
Bench press
19 reps
Sources:
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Height
Sources:
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |||
| mw- .mw- 6 ft 0+7⁄8 in(1.85 m) | 225 lb(102 kg) | 33 in(0.84 m) | 9+1⁄2 in(0.24 m) | 4.54 s | 1.55 s | 2.67 s | 37.5 in(0.95 m) | 10 ft 5 in(3.18 m) | 19 reps | |||
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References
- "Eugene "Big U" Henley Jr. Pleads Not Guilty in Murder Case"https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/eugene-big-u-henley-jr-murder-crenshaw-high-school-rayshawn-williams/3660636/
- Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/82009548-132.html
- The Seattle Timeshttps://www.seattletimes.com/sports/wsu-cougar-football/im-not-a-one-dimensional-player-linebacker-daiyan-henley-brings-versatility-star-potential-to-wsu-cougars-defense/
- The Spokesman-Reviewhttps://www.spokesman.com/stories/2021/dec/20/nevada-transfer-linebacker-daiyan-henley-signs-wit/
- MWCConnection.comhttps://www.mwcconnection.com/2021/7/21/22587047/nevada-football-2021-summer-position-preview-linebackers
- The Spokesman-Reviewhttps://www.spokesman.com/stories/2022/jul/26/washington-state-defenders-ron-stone-jr-daiyan-hen/
- Reno Gazette-Journalhttps://www.rgj.com/story/sports/college/nevada/2021/12/08/nevada-football-wolf-packs-daiyan-henley-elijsh-cooks-enter-transfer-portal/6442202001/
- SI.comhttps://www.si.com/college/washington/football/nevada-linebacker-in-transfer-portal-makes-surprising-choice
- The Oregonianhttps://www.oregonlive.com/ducks/2022/09/how-will-oregon-ducks-account-for-washington-state-linebacker-daiyan-henley.html
- NFL.comhttps://www.nfl.com/prospects/daiyan-henley/32004845-4e46-6212-4f0a-603906125b28
- DraftScout.comhttps://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1024657&DraftYear=2023
- Chargers.comhttps://www.chargers.com/news/daiyan-henley-nfl-draft-linebacker-washington-state
- Pro-Football-Reference.comhttps://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HenlDa00/gamelog/2023/
- nbcsports.comhttps://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/daiyan-henley-says-hes-full-go-for-chargers-camp-after-shoulder-surgery