Biography of Chad Henne[Age, Height, Wife, Kids, Family, Salary, Award & Net worth ]

Chad Steven Henne is a professional American football player who has been serving as a quarterback in the Kansas City Chiefs.

Not to mention, he had been active since his NFL draft selection back in 2008. But even after a decade, Chad is still busy as a football player.

Likewise, Henne has an impressive playing credit since his high school days. In fact, he became the second all-time true freshman at the University of Michigan, where he accumulated 32 wins.

Other than that, his stats are filled with impressive numbers as well; 1,161 passing completions, 1,959 passing attempts, and more.

However, since he went professional, Henne has spent most of his time on the bench due to various injuries.

Well, here in this article, we will be talking more about Chad and his career as an NFL player. Also, at the same time talking about his childhood and personal life.

Quick Facts:

Full Name	Chad Steven Henne
Birth Date	July 2, 1985
Birth Place	Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, US
Known as	Chad Henne
Religion	Unknown
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	White
Education	University of Michigan
Horoscope	Cancer
Father’s Name	Sheldon Henne
Mother’s Name	Suzanne Henne
Siblings	Unknown
Age	37 Years Old
Height	6 feet 3 inches(191 cm)
Weight	101 kgs(222 lbs)
Build	Athletic
Eye color	Dark brown
Profession	Professional NFL Player
Active years	2008-present
Position	Quarterback
Current Team	Kansas City Chiefs
Number	4
Marital Status	Married
Spouse	Brittany Hartman
Social Media	Facebook
Net Worth	$7 million
Merch	Football Cards, Signed Jersey, Jaguars Jersey
Last Update	August, 2022

What college did Chad Hene go to? Early Life, Family & Education

Chad Steven Henne, also known as Chad Henne, is a professional National Football League(NFL) player.

He was born in the city of Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, in the United States of America. Likewise, Henne is the son of his parents, Sheldon Henne and Suzanne Henne. 

Also, he has not exposed his family much to the public; hence, we have no idea regarding his siblings. Chad is American by nationality, while his ethnic background happens to be white.

As for his education, Henne went to the Wilson School District and played games for the Bulldogs.

Aside from winning the two Lancaster-Lebanon League with the team, Henne also owns three Wilson football program records, career passing yardage, and career passing touchdowns, and most touchdown passes in a game.

After his high school graduation, Chad enrolled at the University of Michigan. There he continued playing for the Wolverines. 

How tall is Chad Henne? Age, Height, and Weight

Chad Henne is best known for being the quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League.

The young player was born on July 2, 1985, which makes him 37 years old. Not to mention, his birthday falls under the star sign of Cancer.

And from what we know, Henne’s personality is supposed to be emotional, stubborn, yet passionate.

Nonetheless, Henne is smart and diligent in his game. He also stands at 6 feet 3 inches(191 cm) and weighs around 101 kgs(222 lbs).

Not to mention, his agility and physicality are definitely a plus point when it comes to his time in the field.

Chad Henne | High School and College Years

From what we know, Chad has been active as a baseball player ever since his high school days. During his time in Wilson School District, their team, the Bulldogs, stayed undefeated throughout the regular season.

In 2003, he was named the Pennsylvania All-State Football Team as a senior and the Pennsylvania Football Gatorade Player of the Year.

After being recognized as the national member of the Parade High School All-American Football Team, he even got inducted into the Wilson High School Athletic Hall of Fame.

Not to mention, Henne’s freshmen career was an overwhelming success as well. By the end of his junior year in 2002, Chad has forty scholarships from various collegiate athletic programs to choose from.

When the time came for Chad to choose his college, Henne entered the Wolverine at the University of Michigan.

Few days after his entry to the club, Chad started with the team as relief of Matt Gutierrez, who was suffering from a sore shoulder.

Likewise, as a freshman, the main highlight from that season was a triple-overtime win over in-state rival Michigan State, followed by a record-tying performance in the Rose Bowl against Texas.

Despite having a rocky year in 2005, he recovered all the respect and honor from the All-American third-team by 2006.

Nonetheless, Henne completed his collegiate career with 828 successful passes over 1,387, 87 touchdowns, and 37 interceptions.

Not to mention, all of them are marked as school records. Also, his passing touchdown total is second in Big Ten Conference history.

Michigan Stats

Professional Career | NFL Draft and Miami Dolphins

Following his stellar performances in high school, Henne then got drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the second round, 57th overall of the 2008 NFL Draft.

With that, he was also the fourth quarterback to be chosen right after Matt Ryan, Joe Flacco, and Brian Brohm. On July 26, 2008, Henne signed a four-year contract worth $3.5 million. 

Similarly, Chad made his NFL debut against the Arizona Cardinals but only played in two games later on.

In the third game of the 2009 season, Chad was knocked out of the game with a season-ending injury to his shoulder and rotator cuff.

Finally, Chad made his first career start on October 4, 2009, against the Buffalo Bills. As the season went on, he continued improving his game.

But Chad suffered from numerous injuries, from his eye injury to shoulder injury. Apart from that, the rest of the game season was ups and downs for this stellar player.

During the 2011 season, Henne’s 416 yards throw was overshadowed by Tom Brady‘s 517 pass yards, despite being impressive and rated 93.6 as the best passer.

By the end of February 2012, the Miami Dolphins announced not to re-sign Henne, making him a free agent.

Well, not to fret, Chad signed a two-year deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars right next month.

Despite his slow start in the season, Henne became the starter for the rest of the season, with thirteen games. Similarly, in 2014, the Jaguars signed a two-year contract extension worth $8 million. 

 

However, his first half was disappointing, where most of his time was spent on the bench. Things did not change much in 2015, either.

Still, Henne signed another two-year, $8 million contract extension as the backup to Bortles.

Following his career in 2018, Henne signed a two-year contract with the Kansas City Chiefs. During his 2018 season, Chad appeared in one game in Week 17 against the Oakland Raiders.

But the next year, he was placed on injured reserve and only returned in October to practice with the team.

You can find the latest stats, facts, news, and notes relating to Chad Henne on Yahoo Sports website.

Chad Henne Personal Life | Wife, Marriage, and Children

We know that Chad is a successful NFL player and has been in this field since 2008. Other than this, Henne is also successful when it comes to his love life.

Unlike other athletes, he is not one to shy away from sharing the love of his life with the public.

If you did not grab the drift so far, let us tell you that Chad Henne is a married man. He is married to Brittany Hartman, who was also his girlfriend before tying the knot.

Apparently, Chad and Brittany met for the first time in fourth grade. As Brittany recalls, the NFL player has been smitten over her since the early days.

But they only became close at the junior level and began dating in their ninth grade. Since they went to the same University, Henne and Brittany’s relationship grew only stronger over the years.

What is Chad Henne’s salary? Net Worth and Income

The American-born baseball player Chad has made a successful career out of his professional career.

He has been active as a professional ever since his draft in 2008. Thanks to that, Henne has acquired a net worth of $7 million.

Apparently, as a player, Henne signed a two-year contract, including a $3,100,000 signing bonus and $5,115,000 guaranteed with the Kansas City Chiefs back in 2018.

Likewise, in 2018, Chad’s basic salary was $1.01 million with a signing bonus of $35k and a cap hit of $2.6 million.

At the moment, his average salary amounts to $3.3 million annually. Also, for far, Henne has collected around $30 million from his successful NFL career.

 

Looking at it, when it comes to money, Henne seems to be in a comfortable place.mAside from his NFL career, he makes additional money from his endorsements and sponsorships.

It was because of his hard-earned money that Chad was able to own a 4,800 sq. ft house.

Not to mention, the house is located in Michigan and is worth $900,000. Also, the house has five bedrooms, four and a half bathrooms, and even a three-car garage.

Learn More About His Contract and Career Earnings on Spotrac.

Social Media Presence:

Chad Henne is not active on social media and doesn’t have Instagram or Twitter accounts. However, you can follow Chad Hene on his Facebook page via this link.

Facebook–  7k Followers

Some FAQs:

Does Chad Henne have Super Bowl rings?

Chad Henne won his first championship ring in Super Bowl LIV when the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers with a (31–20) win in the 2019 season.

How many NFL teams have Chad Henne played for?

To date, Chad Henne has played for three NFL teams Miami Dolphins from (2008 to 2011), Jacksonville Jaguars from (2012 to 2017), and the Kansas City Chiefs from (2018 to 2020).

Did Chad Henne play for the Detroit Lions?

No, Chad Henne hasn’t played for the Detroit Lions, but he has played against the Detroit Lions in Week 16 of the 2010 season.

Does Chad Henne have a tattoo?

Yes, the athlete has a visible tattoo on his left arm.

Why was Chad Hene called the Chief’s hero?

On January 17, 2021, in the Kansas City Chiefs divisional playoff game against the Cleveland Browns, MVP quarterback Patrick Mahomes had to step out of the game due to an injury.

However, Chad stepped in and maintained their second-half lead against the Cleveland Browns. Likewise, he was also able to win against the Browns with (22-17), making this the first win he has had in the NFL since 2013.

With this win, Chad helped the Kansas City Chiefs return to the AFC Championship game for their third consecutive year. So, he was called the postseason hero of the Chiefs.