Overview
- Multiple outlets, including ESPN, report Notre Dame is expected to add Henry to Marcus Freeman’s staff, with a formal announcement still pending.
- Henry would replace Mike Mickens, who departed last week for a defensive staff role with the Baltimore Ravens under Jesse Minter.
- Illinois’ defensive coordinator for the past three seasons, Henry helped the Illini to 19 wins since 2024 and is credited with developing NFL defensive backs such as Devon Witherspoon, Kerby Joseph, Quan Martin and Sydney Brown.
- He is set to take over a veteran Irish secondary featuring Leonard Moore, Christian Gray, Adon Shuler and Tae Johnson.
- Henry’s exit leaves Bret Bielema searching for a new defensive coordinator at Illinois, and reports noted he drew NFL interest this cycle, including an interview with the Jaguars.