Henry accepted an athletic scholarship to attend the
University of Florida in
Gainesville, Florida, where he played for coach
Urban Meyer's
Florida Gators football team from
2007 to
2010. As a sophomore in
2008, Henry was a member of the Gators'
BCS National Championship team. During his senior season in 2010, Henry punted 50 times for 2,253 yards (a 45.1-yard average), including his season-best punt of 75 yards. Sixteen of his punts landed inside the 20-yard line and only thirteen were fair caught. Memorably, Henry also assumed place-kicking duties when starting place kicker
Caleb Sturgis was injured, and kicked the 37-yard, game-winning field goal in the Gators' 34–31 overtime victory over the rival
Georgia Bulldogs while several Bulldog assistant coaches attempted to distract him from the sideline. Following the 2010 regular season, Henry was recognized as a consensus first-team All-American, and received the
Ray Guy Award, awarded to the best punter in college football. He was one of three finalists for the award in 2009, and one of ten semifinalists in 2008. == Professional career ==