Arkansas' Hunter Henry a semifinalist for John Mackey Award

Arkansas tight end Hunter Henry (84), in the grasp of Mississippi defensive back Tony Bridges (1), laterals the ball back to Arkansas running back Alex Collins (3), who runs for a first down on a 4th and 25 play in overtime during an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., on Saturday, Nov 7, 2015. Arkansas won 53-52 in overtime. (Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP)
Arkansas tight end Hunter Henry (84), in the grasp of Mississippi defensive back Tony Bridges (1), laterals the ball back to Arkansas running back Alex Collins (3), who runs for a first down on a 4th and 25 play in overtime during an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., on Saturday, Nov 7, 2015. Arkansas won 53-52 in overtime. (Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP)

FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas tight end Hunter Henry has been named one of the eight semifinalists for the John Mackey Award.

The award is named for NFL Hall of Famer John Mackey and is given annually to the player selected as the top tight end in college football.

Hunter is a junior who has caught 37 passes this season for 490 yards.

Finalists for the award will be announced Nov. 24, and the winner will be identified Dec. 9.

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