Avery Henry - Ohio State's Star Offensive Tackle - Shares His Story About Fighting Cancer

Ohio State offensive tackle Avery Henry shares his inspiring story about fighting cancer. Find out how he managed to do it and read his latest update about the bone cancer treatment.

Ohio State offensive tackle Avery Henry has been an inspirational figure throughout his fight against bone cancer. After navigating through a difficult treatment process, he recently shared an update on his progress and the triumphant news of his recovery.

 

How Avery Henry First Discovered He Had Cancer

Avery Henry’s bone cancer journey began in the summer of 2022 when he started experiencing pain in his hip. After doctors conducted a few tests, it was determined that he had a tumor growth on his hip bone, which ended up being Osteosarcoma - an aggressive form of bone cancer. Henry was faced with making a difficult decision; spend the next year undergoing treatments or succumb to the tumor and be unable to ever play football again.

The Difficult Months of Treatment and Chemotherapy

Following Avery’s diagnosis, he underwent months of rigorous treatments and chemotherapy to combat the cancer. Despite facing an onslaught of side effects such as frequent nausea, extreme fatigue and chronic pain, Avery persevered and pushed through his treatments with a positive attitude.

His Positive Attitude and Supportive Community Help Him Through

Avery credits his positive attitude, the support of his teammates, family and friends, and the inspiring words of coach Ryan Day for helping to get him through one of the toughest times of his life. He believes that having a supportive community is what gives cancer patients the strength to overcome the odds and prevail.

Avery's Emotional Update After Successfully Completing His Treatment

On December 3, 2022, Avery took to social media to let everyone know that he had completed the bone cancer treatment. He wrote an emotional post expressing his gratitude to the doctors, nurses and everyone else who supported him throughout his journey. He also thanked Ohio State's football team, coaches and trainers for working with him during his recovery.

The Impact of Avery's Courageous Fight Against Bone Cancer

Avery Henry's courageous fight against bone cancer is inspiring countless people around the world. His story of resilience and strength in the face of adversity is a powerful lesson that there is always hope, no matter how difficult the situation may seem. Avery's unrelenting battle with cancer has served as a beacon of light to many, encouraging them to never give up on their dreams - no matter how long or arduous the journey.

Kicker Jayden Fielding Kickoff Specialist for Ohio State

 IMG 2022 product Jayden Fielding committed to Ohio State as a preferred walk on today.

According to GridironNow.com, Jayden Fielding has given a verbal commitment to Ohio State as a preferred walk on. The IMG Academy kicker just visited Columbus this past weekend and liked it so much that he committed on Sunday. He is 6'0" and 145 lbs.

Jayden Fielding’s hard work and dedication has paid off. The IMG Academy (Fla.) graduating senior announced his commitment to the University of Ohio State as a preferred walk on. He posted the following on his twitter page today: "Blessed and honored to say I am committed to The Ohio State University. Go Bucks!"

He did receive a scholarship offer from Florida State and Cincinnati, but accepted the rare invitation to join the Ohio State program as a Preferred Walk-On. Texas State offered him a additional scholarship on December 5th, but it was not enough for him to turn away from the top talent of Ohio State. He could quickly earn a scholarship as soon as the Buckeyes need him to be their full-time extra-point kicker.

 

Caden Curry Heading to Ohio State in 2022

Defensive lineman Caden Curry is one of the top 2022 Defensive Line prospects coming out of Center Grove High School in Greenwood Indiana. Caden stands at 6'4" and weighs in at 250 pounds this season. He has a great physical build and really uses his size to his advantage, making him very hard to block from the offensive line.

Curry, a Defensive Lineman out of Center Grove High School in Greenwood, Indiana is one of the top prospects for the class of 2022. He will be enrolling into school as a Freshman to play Football at Ohio State. This lineman has been playing football since he was seven years old. Starting on his Middle School Defensive line Caden has played both Tackle and End but predominantly plays Defensive Tackle.  

Caden is an extremely hard worker off field doing everything he can to become a better player and person. He even spends his time doing something that helps him with both traits… working out. "I work out three times a week for about two hours each day," said Curry. "We work on strength and conditioning, and then we go over technique on film."

While preparing for college football, the graduating senior spends most of his time in the weight room getting stronger and faster so that he may be ready when he makes it to Ohio State next year. Curry's height, weight and strength are all attributes that he uses to his advantage while playing high school football. He has the frame to put on 30 plus pounds of muscle too.

Curry's top of the line athleticism and quickness allows him to throw offensive lineman off balance in an instant. Once Caden gets through the offensive lineman he looks to get after his quarterback or make a play behind the line of scrimmage. He's comfortable playing both with his hands up or with his hands in the dirt. Curry is a strong player that finishes off his opponent on nearly every play. He's a heavy hitter who can take over games when he plays with intensity.

In the 2022 season Caden had 53 tackles,13 Tackles for Loss and 5 Sacks in 10 Games. He has stated that his goal for this upcoming season is to be known as one of the most ferocious defensive players in the Midwest.