2010 Outlook
Ricky Henry was one of three offensive linemen to start all 14 games for Nebraska in 2009, and the senior guard figures to play a prominent role again this fall. He missed spring ball after off-season surgery, but the Omaha native is a solid candidate to retain his starting spot at right guard.

The 6-4, 305-pound Henry brings a physical presence and tenacity to the Nebraska offensive line, and also has Big 12 experience under his belt. Henry's play during the 2009 season earned him honorable-mention All-Big 12 recognition from the Associated Press. Henry joined the Nebraska program in 2008 after two productive seasons at the junior college level. Henry is on track to earn his degree in sociology this December. 

2009 (Junior)
Henry secured a starting spot during fall camp and went on to start every game at right guard. His play helped ease the transition for first-year starting quarterback Zac Lee, and also aided Nebraska junior I-back Roy Helu Jr. to the 29th 1,000-yard rushing season in school history. Nebraska also ranked in the top 40 nationally in fewest sacks allowed per game.  

2008 (Redshirt)
Henry sat out his first season at Nebraska as a redshirt. 

Before Nebraska (Burke HS/North Dakota State College of Science)
Henry originally signed with Nebraska in 2006, but spent two seasons at the North Dakota State College of Science, where he was a standout on the offensive line. Henry started every game at right guard in his two seasons at the school. In 2007, Henry earned first-team all-region honors for Coach Chuck Parsons.

Henry attended Omaha Burke, where he earned two first-team Class A all-state honors. In 2005, Henry was named to the Omaha World-Herald's All-Nebraska team and the Lincoln Journal Star's Super-State squad. Henry made his biggest mark on defense with 84 tackles, including 27 tackles for loss as a senior, and another 107 tackles during his junior season.

Henry also starred in wrestling, winning the Class A state heavyweight title as a senior, after earning runner-up honors in his junior season. Henry was the first Husker scholarship recruit from Omaha Burke since Adam Julch and Aaron Wills signed with the Huskers in 1995. In addition to Nebraska, Henry also received offers from Colorado and Houston.  

Personal
Henry was born on July 27, 1987, and is the son of Maria Henry and Rick Henry.