Hank Avery

Position:
Defensive Line
Height:
6-3
Weight:
245
Class:
Junior
Letters:
1

2013 at MERCER: Saw action in one game during redshirt freshman campaign … Made collegiate debut against Stetson, recording one tackle.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Tattnall Square Academy in Macon, Ga., where he graduated with a 3.34 GPA … Earned three varsity letters in football and two in baseball and track … Under head football coach Barney Hester, Avery was named First Team Defense in Middle Georgia two times and was also named Defensive Player of the Year his senior year … Red shirted at the United States Air Force Academy under head coach Troy Calhoun.

PERSONAL: Born Dec. 11, 1991 to parents Tony and Janet Avery in Macon, Ga. … Is the oldest of five siblings: Ben, Anna, Emma, Ethan and Gabe … Chose Mercer for its student life and academic prestige.