Isiah Hennie is back with the Pittsburgh Maulers. One of the most electrifying playmakers is set to return to Ray Horton’s squad for another season, having re-signed with the team today.
Free Agent Signing:
• WR Isiah Hennie
— Pittsburgh Maulers (@USFLMaulers) September 6, 2023
During the 2022 USFL season, Isiah Hennie came into his own down the stretch of the season. He made quite a few big-time plays, racking up 198 receiving yards and three touchdowns to his name.
Vad Lee has shown some major upside this season with the @USFLMaulers. Unfortunately, some controversial coaching has held him back from reaching his full potential.
Anyways, this is a beautiful pass. Lee should be a starter in the #USFL next season.pic.twitter.com/9kUHNrfpnn
— James Larsen (@JamesLarsenPFN) June 19, 2022
In 2022, Isiah may have been best known for a ferocious hit he endured during a week nine matchup against the Philadelphia Stars. Cody Brown, the hard-hitting defender, belted Hennie out of bounds up the sidelines – knocking out his tooth in the process.
OH MY GOODNESS 😳
What a hit by Cody Brown 😤💥
📺: FS1 pic.twitter.com/knfneFukD7
— USFL (@USFL) June 13, 2022
Isiah Hennie saw an even bigger role during the 2023 USFL season. He played in all ten regular season games, starting in six of them. Hennie posted 474 receiving yards, and three touchdowns in 2023.
My goodness, what a throw from Troy Williams to put the @USFLMaulers in front. An absolute strike to Isiah Hennie. @TroyWilliams_3 has been such a stabilizing force for Pittsburgh all year long. Shown plenty of growth this #USFL season. pic.twitter.com/F9mPqIhu7M
— James Larsen (@JamesLarsenPFN) June 17, 2023
In addition, Hennie was an absolute star on special teams. He earned All-USFL honors this season as a punt returner, showcasing his dazzling abilities early on, with a touchdown in week one against New Orleans.
HENNIE TO THE HOUSE!!! 🏠 🔥 pic.twitter.com/GzsGfIhDzn
— Pittsburgh Maulers (@USFLMaulers) April 17, 2023
Isiah finished the year with 297 punt return yards, averaging 17.5 yards per return. Those are both modern USFL records in their respective categories.
In the postseason, Hennie recorded 14 receptions for 138 yards, and led the team with 55 yards receiving in the USFL Championship game.
Final Thoughts
It’s excellent to see an outstanding athlete such as Isiah Hennie re-sign with the team. He’s been one of the most familiar faces in the USFL through 2022 and 2023, and will remain in the league for the foreseeable future.
GM Dennis Polian has been quite busy re-signing athletes on expiring contracts so far. These include:
RB Madre London
WR Tre Walker
TE Matt Seybert
OT Justin Evans
OG Jon Dietzen
C Brayden Patton
C Xavier Dampeer
DL Chris Okoye Jr.
DT Terry Beckner Jr.
DT Will Miles
DE Nasir Player
LB Dale Warren
CB Keith Gipson Jr.
S Malcolm Elmore
S Eli Walker
What are your thoughts on the Pittsburgh Maulers bringing back Isiah Hennie? Which USFL prospect should the team pursue next? Let us know down in the comments below, or join the conversation on Discord!
