Western Illinois wide receiver Matthew Henry has been in contact with West Virginia and is working on setting up an official visit to Morgantown.
Henry, 6-foot-1, 175-pounds, is coming off a season with the Leathernecks where he hauled in 64 passes for 1,211 yards and 6 touchdowns. He has one year of eligibility remaining.
He previously spent two years at DII Livingston where he was productive with 66 catches for 840 yards over two seasons.
Henry has been in contact with wide receivers coach Ryan Garrett and he has let him know that the coaching staff is impressed with his overall skill set.
“It’s been great. They told me they love my film and love to see me be a part of WVU,” he said.
Garrett has told Henry that they like that he is a dog on the offensive side of the ball and he wants to find an offense where they are going to throw the football and get their playmakers the football.
Henry has spoken with the coaching staff about making a visit to West Virginia Jan. 3 and while that is still in the process of being established he would like to see what Morgantown is all about.
“I’m hoping to see a great environment from the coaches down to the staff to make me feel at home,” he said.
Along with West Virginia Henry has heard from Coastal Carolina, Kent State, Western Kentucky, Louisiana Tech and Kennesaw State.
He wants to eventually pick a school that is going to push him on and off the field and help him get his degree.
“And a school that makes me feel at home and keeps it real with me,” he said.
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