Daiyan Henley

American football linebacker

American Los Angeles, California, USA Scorpio 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)

Quick Info

ProfessionAmerican football linebacker
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth18/11/1999
Age26 years
BirthplaceLos Angeles, California, USA
Zodiac SignScorpio

Latest News about Daiyan Henley

10/11/2026

The Denver Broncos were reported to have acquired Henley from the Los Angeles Chargers, with Denver sending a 2027 fourth-round pick and a 2028 fifth-round pick in return. Henley is in the final year of his rookie contract and has started 41 games over his last three seasons with the Chargers.

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Bio/Wiki

SummaryDaiyan Henley is an American professional football linebacker who has played for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League since being drafted in 2023. He began his college career as a wide receiver at Nevada before moving to defense, then played one season at Washington State.

Physical Stats & More

Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight225 lb (102 kg)
PositionLinebacker
Jersey Number0

Educational Qualification(s)

High SchoolCrenshaw High School, Los Angeles
University of Nevada2017-2021, studied criminal justice
Washington State University2022

Personal Life

InterestsWorking out in his free time

Family

ParentsStacey and Eugene Henley
BrothersMichael and Jabari Henley
SisterCherysh Henley

Career

College Football
University of Nevada (Wolf Pack)2017-2021; played wide receiver for his first two seasons, then switched to linebacker; named Second Team All-Mountain West in 2021
Washington State University (Cougars)2022; earned First Team All-Pac-12 honours
Professional Football
DraftSelected by the Los Angeles Chargers in the third round (85th overall) of the 2023 NFL Draft
TeamLos Angeles Chargers (2023-present)
Notable SeasonsStarted all 17 games in the 2024 season despite a torn labrum suffered partway through the year
2025 SeasonLed the Chargers in total tackles with 103, adding 3.5 sacks and five pass breakups

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Ran an official 4.54-second 40-yard dash at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine
2. Led all college linebackers nationally with four interceptions in 2021, including one returned for a touchdown
3. Served as an honorary captain for Palisades High School's first home football game after the 2025 wildfires
4. Was a key starter for the Chargers defence over his first two seasons as a starter

Also born on 18 November

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