Willie Henry (Cleveland/Glenville) comes from a program known for sending players to Ohio State. But for the past two seasons, the school has sent defensive linemen to Michigan. Last season, it was Frank Clark, who ended up playing as a true freshman. This year, it is Henry, a 6-foot-3, 290-pound defensive tackle who could provide immediate depth for the Wolverines.
WolverineNation caught up with Henry last month as he was finishing up high school and preparing for his track regionals, where he threw discus and shot put.
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