2016 QB commit Henry signs grant-in-aid agreement
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Florida State commit and five-star 2016 quarterback prospect Malik Henry signed his grant-in-aid agreement, Seminoles coach Jimbo Fisher first told Warchant.com on Thursday.
Fisher said Henry, who actually committed to FSU a year ago Friday, signed his agreement and sent it to the school on Wednesday.
"Because we had to make sure he was going to get out at mid-term because of the grades, not that he didn't have his grades but it's just work to make sure because that's a hard accomplishment," Fisher said. "Boy, we're blessed. We love him. We think he's a very special player, love having him here and looking forward to getting him here, especially in January."
Henry, who played his sophomore and junior year at Westlake Oaks Christian (Calif.), initially transferred to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla. He then opted to stay in California and enrolled at Long Beach Poly.
The 6-foot-2 and 174-pound Henry has thrown for 1,410 yards, 16 touchdowns and one interception this season. Rated by Rivals as the nation's No. 2 dual-threat quarterback, Henry has thrown for 5,826 yards, 52 touchdowns and has rushed for 435 yards and 11 touchdowns in his career.
Unlike an actual scholarship, grant-in-aid agreements are not binding. Although it does reinforce a player's intent to stay committed and sign a scholarship. Henry, despite signing the agreement, is still free to speak and/or commit to another program.
Because Henry has signed a grant-in-aid agreement, it allows Fisher to speak about him without violating any NCAA recruiting rules.
"You watch him, everything he does is extremely effortless and very smooth," Fisher told Warchant. "The ball comes out, it spins, it's natural, he throws a deep ball. He throws the underneath ball. Tremendous athlete though. Tremendous footwork and can really run. He makes all the throws, an intelligent guy, plays in a big league and he's got everything you need to have success."
Henry is one of 18 pledges the Seminoles have for their 2016 class. It is a group that includes five-star defensive back Levonta Taylor and four-star offensive lineman Baveon Johnson. Both Johnson and Taylor are rated by Rivals as the No. 1 player in the nation at their respective positions.
"We're comfortable, we like our class," Fisher said. "We're getting what we need and of course there are guys we have to finish off with. We need a big class and we're happy with where we're at right now. We got a lot of guys we're in there with."