Chad Hennings

Chad William Hennings (born October 20, 1965) is an American former football defensive tackle who played for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Air Force Falcons, earning unanimous All-American honors and winning the Outland Trophy in 1987.

Chad Hennings
Hennings at a speaking engagement
No. 95
Position:Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1965-10-20) October 20, 1965
Elberon, Iowa, U.S.
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:287 lb (130 kg)
Career information
High school:Benton
(Van Horne, Iowa)
College:Air Force (1984–1987)
NFL draft:1988 / Round: 11 / Pick: 290
Career history
Career highlights and awards
  • 3× Super Bowl champion (XXVII, XXVIII, XXX)
  • Outland Trophy (1987)
  • UPI Lineman of the Year (1987)
  • Unanimous All-American (1987)
  • WAC Defensive Player of the year (1987)
  • 2× First-team All-WAC (1986, 1987)
  • NCAA Silver Anniversary Award (2013)
  • Walter Camp Alumni of the Year (2014)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:269
Sacks:27.5
Forced fumbles:5
Fumble recoveries:6
Defensive touchdowns:1
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Facing an obligation to enter the Air Force upon graduating from the Academy, Hennings was selected in the 11th round of the 1988 NFL draft by the Cowboys. He played in the NFL from 1992 to 2000, winning three Super Bowls.

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