Henry Poggi

Class:
Fifth Year
Position:
FB
Height:
6-4
Weight:
244
Hometown:
Baltimore, Md.
High School:
Gilman School

CAREER HIGHS

Rushing

• Attempts: 1 - Maryland, 2017
• Yards: 2 - Maryland, 2017
• Long: 2 - Maryland, 2017
• Touchdowns: 1 - Maryland, 2017

Receiving

• Receptions: 2 - UCF, 2016
• Yards: 15 - Penn State, 2016
• Long: 15 - Penn State, 2016
• Touchdowns: 0

At Michigan
• Co-recipient of the 2017 Robert P. Ufer Bequest presented to the player who demonstrates the most enthusiasm and love for Michigan, traditionally a senior
• Four-year letterman (2014-15-16-17)
• Appeared in 44 games, making 17 starts (four at tight end and 13 at fullback) while also contributing on special teams

Fifth-year Senior (2017)
• Co-recipient of the 2017 Robert P. Ufer Bequest presented to the player who demonstrates the most enthusiasm and love for Michigan, traditionally a senior
• Earned his fourth varsity letter
• Started at fullback against Florida at the Advocare Classic (Sept. 2) and contributed on special teams
• Played at fullback and contributed on special teams against Cincinnati (Sept. 9), Air Force (Sept. 16), Michigan State (Oct. 7), Penn State (Oct. 21), Minnesota (Nov. 4), Wisconsin (Nov. 18), Ohio State (Nov. 25) and in the Outback Bowl against South Carolina (Jan. 1)
• Played fullback and contributed to special teams against Purdue (Sept. 23), making his first reception of the season for an 11-yard gain
• Made a special teams tackle while contributing at fullback and on special teams at Indiana (Oct. 14)
• Hauled in one 10-yard catch against Rutgers (Oct. 28)
• Took a two-yard plunge for his first career touchdown while playing fullback at Maryland (Nov. 11)

Senior (2016)
• Played in all 13 contests and started seven games at fullback, earning his third varsity letter
• Started at fullback against Hawaii (Sept. 3)
• Recorded two catches for 10 yards against UCF (Sept. 10)
• Had a 15-yard reception against Penn State (Sept. 24)
• Made a five-yard catch vs. Wisconsin (Oct. 1)
• Started at fullback against Rutgers (Oct. 8)
• Made a 12-yard catch at Iowa (Nov. 12)
• Started at fullback against Indiana (Nov. 19) and at Ohio State (Nov. 26)
• Played fullback vs. Florida State in the Orange Bowl (Dec. 30)

Junior (2015)
• Appeared in 12 games, making four starts and earning his second varsity letter
• at UTAH (Sept. 3): Made his first career start at tight end
• Oregon State (Sept. 12): Made his first career start at full back; caught his first pass
• at Maryland (Oct. 3): Contributed as a reserve tight end
• Northwestern (Oct. 10): Started at tight end

Sophomore (2014)
• Earned first varsity letter
• Appeared in six games

OHIO STATE (Nov. 29)
• Posted one tackle

APPALACHIAN STATE (Aug. 30)
• Made his collegiate debut and recorded one tackle

Freshman (2013)
• Did not see game action

Prep
• Attended Gilman School (2013) coached by his father Biff Poggi
• Helped lead team to back-to-back MIAA conference titles as a junior and senior
• Ran the 40-yard dash in 4.7 seconds

Key Statistics
• Totaled 87 tackles, 31 tackles for loss, 16.5 sacks, three forced fumbles and 37 quarterback hurries on defense in addition to 18 receptions for 165 yards and two touchdowns on offense as a senior
• Recorded 49 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, 10 sacks and one forced fumble as a junior
• Tallied six sacks as a sophomore

Honors and Rankings
• Participated in the 2013 Under Armour All-America Game
• Named Co-Defensive Player of the Year by The Baltimore Sun.

Personal
• Henry Leo Poggi was born on August 9, 1994
• Enrolled in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts, major undeclared