Arizona Wildcats add former Washington center Zachary Henning

Arizona's first pickup on the offensive line in the transfer portal is former Washington center Zachary Henning, who signed with the Wildcats on Friday. 

Henning will be in line to start at center for the Wildcats, with Ka'ena Decambra, who started all 13 games for Arizona this past season, graduating. Henning will have two years of eligibility remaining. 

Unlike Decambra, who played guard and tackle at Hawaii prior to transferring to Arizona, Henning has experience playing center. 

The 6-5, 310-pound Centennial, Colorado native signed with Washington as a three-star prospect in 2023 played three seasons for the Huskies — one season under former head coach Kalen DeBoer and the last two seasons under former UA head coach Jedd Fisch. Henning's first season at UW resulted in the Huskies finishing as national runner-ups in the College Football Playoff. 

Henning appeared in 13 games in 2024, but primarily played special teams for the Huskies in his second season. Henning played in 13 games this past season and recorded 333 offensive snaps. 

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Henning took over starting duties in November after starter Landen Hatchett broke his hand. Hatchett is returning to Washington next season.

If Henning is named Arizona's starter in 2026, he'll be the third center since quarterback Noah Fifita became the starter in 2023, joining longtime starter Josh Baker and Decambra. 

Henning bolsters an offensive line that is losing four starters: Decambra, left guard Chubba Maae, left tackle Ty Buchanan and right tackle Tristan Bounds. 

Find out the latest updates on Arizona football's activity in the transfer portal with the Star's tracker on Tucson.com and The Wildcaster mobile app.