Makana Henry

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]

Makana Henry
No. 74     Edmonton Elks
Born: (1987-01-23) January 23, 1987
Toronto, Ontario
Career information
Status6-Game Injured List
CFL statusNational
Position(s)DL
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight275 lb (125 kg)
CJFLBurlington Braves
Career history
As player
2016–2021Saskatchewan Roughriders
2022–PresentEdmonton Elks
Career highlights and awards
Awards2x 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)
Career stats

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
  1. "Greg Morris lands on his feet with the Saskatchewan Roughriders". Regina Leader-Post. September 2, 2016. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
  2. "Braves need one big win to gain berth in OFC final". October 21, 2005.
  3. "Uplifting win for Braves". October 11, 2006.
  4. "Mackana Henry". June 16, 2016. Retrieved January 5, 2017.
  5. "Roughriders sign Makana Henry to new deal". Regina Leader-Post. November 29, 2019. Retrieved January 11, 2020.
  6. "Elks sign Makana Henry". Edmonton Elks. February 8, 2022. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
  7. "Makana Henry has a special bond with Scott Collegiate". Saskatchewan Roughriders. October 2, 2017. Retrieved August 24, 2018.
  8. Makana Henry Donates $5,000 to Scott Collegiate, November 20, 2017, retrieved August 24, 2018

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