Chase Henning

Chase Henning
Henning with the BC Lions in 2026
No. 47 – BC Lions
PositionLinebacker
Roster status
Active
CFL status
National
Personal information
Born (2002-09-10) September 10, 2002 (age 24)
Listed height
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight
207 lb (94 kg)
Career information
High schoolSalmon Arm
(Salmon Arm, British Columbia)
UniversityUBC (2020–2025)
CFL draft2026: 7th round, 63rd overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Stats at CFL.ca

Chase Henning (born September 10, 2002) is a Canadian professional football linebacker for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played U Sports football for the UBC Thunderbirds.

Early life

Henning was born on September 10, 2002. He attended Salmon Arm Secondary School in Salmon Arm, British Columbia.

University career

Henning played U Sports football for the UBC Thunderbirds from 2020 to 2025. In 29 games, he had 101 tackles, including 3.5 for loss, one sack and one forced fumble. Henning was named a second-team All-Canadian in 2024.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 0 in
(1.83 m)		207 lb
(94 kg)		30+1⁄4 in
(0.77 m)		8+3⁄4 in
(0.22 m)		4.58 s1.53 s2.60 s4.45 s7.23 s9 ft 7 in
(2.92 m)		19 reps
All values from Pro Day

Henning was selected by the BC Lions with the 63rd overall pick in the seventh round of the 2026 CFL draft. He officially signed with the team on May 4, 2026. On May 31, Henning was signed to the practice roster. On July 3, 2026, Henning was promoted to the Lions' active roster, and made his CFL debut the next day, in a loss against the Edmonton Elks. On July 13, 2026, Henning was reassigned to the Lions' practice roster. On July 24, 2026, Henning was again promoted to the Lions' active roster. On July 30, 2026, Henning made his first tackle in a win against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, on special teams. On August 7, 2026, Henning was again reassigned to the Lions' practice roster. On August 12, 2026, Henning was, for a third time, promoted to the Lions' active roster. On August 19, 2026, Henning was again reassigned to the Lions' practice roster. On September 24, 2026, Henning was, for the fourth time, promoted to the Lions' active roster. On September 28, 2026, Henning was again reassigned to the Lions' practice roster. On October 2, 2026, Henning was, for the fifth time, promoted to the Lions' active roster. On October 13, 2026, Henning was again reassigned to the Lions' practice roster. On October 17, 2026, Henning was, for the sixth time, promoted to the Lions' active roster.

References

  1. 1 2 "Chase HENNING, LB". stats.cfl.ca. Archived from the original on October 3, 2026. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
  2. 1 2 "Chase Henning Stats,Transactions, Draft, College". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Chase Henning - Football". University of British Columbia Athletics. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Montreal Carabins lead the way with nine U Sports All-Canadians". 3DownNation. November 21, 2024. Archived from the original on December 3, 2024. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Chase Henning College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
  6. ↑ Heilman, Michael (April 30, 2026). "B.C. Lions 2026 CFL Draft Results". BGMSportsTrax. Archived from the original on April 30, 2026. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
  7. ↑ "B.C. Lions sign first-round CFL draft pick Nate DeMontagnac, six others". 3DownNation. May 4, 2026. Archived from the original on May 4, 2026. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
  8. ↑ "B.C. Lions release American QB Jarret Doege, 16 others". 3DownNation. May 31, 2026. Archived from the original on October 3, 2026. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
  9. ↑ "B.C. Lions bench Tyson Russell, shuffle secondary against Elks". 3DownNation. July 3, 2026. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Transactions". bclions.com. Retrieved October 18, 2026.