Nicholas George Hennessey (born July 2, 1986) is a former
offensive tackle
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* Offensive (military), an attack
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. He was signed by the
Buffalo Bills
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as an
undrafted free agent
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in 2009. He played
college football
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Unlike most ...
at
Colgate.
Family life
Nicholas is the middle child of Jeanne and Mike Hennessey. He has an older sister, Jaclyn Hennessey Ford, and a younger sister, Megan Hennessey.
Early years
Hennessey attended Danvers High School from 2000–2004 and graduated in 2004. During his senior year, he was the captain the football, basketball and lacrosse teams.
Professional career
Buffalo Bills
Hennessey spent the bulk of the 2009 season on the Bills' Practice Squad, before being activated for one game during Week 17. He was waived by the Bills after the 2010 preseason.
BC Lions
On October 18, 2010, the
BC Lions
The BC Lions are a professional Canadian football team based in Vancouver, British Columbia. The Lions compete in the West Division of the Canadian Football League (CFL), and play their home games at BC Place.
The Lions played their first season ...
of the
Canadian Football League
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signed Hennessey to their practice roster. He was released on November 5. The team re-signed him for the 2011 season on December 8.
Omaha Nighthawks
Hennessey was signed by the
Omaha Nighthawks
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of the
United Football League on August 23, 2011.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
It was announced on April 13, 2012 that Hennessey had signed with the
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
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.
Tiger-Cats strengthen offensive line
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References
External links
Just Sports Stats
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1986 births
Living people
Sportspeople from Danvers, Massachusetts
Players of American football from Essex County, Massachusetts
American football offensive tackles
American football offensive guards
Colgate Raiders football players
Buffalo Bills players
BC Lions players
Omaha Nighthawks players
Hamilton Tiger-Cats players
Coaches of American football from Massachusetts
Players of Canadian football from Massachusetts
St. Lawrence Saints football coaches
Western Michigan Broncos football coaches
John Carroll Blue Streaks football coaches
Chattanooga Mocs football coaches
Williams Ephs football coaches