INDIANAPOLIS -- Draft prospect Hunter Henry lit up when the Atlanta Falcons were mentioned to him.

The Arkansas tight end, who was born in Kennesaw, Georgia, grew up a Falcons fan although he played high school football in Little Rock.

"I've been a Falcons fan my whole life," Henry said Thursday at the NFL combine. "I used to go to games when Patrick Kearney was there and with Roddy White, who is still there. Tony Gonzalez probably was my favorite. He's the best tight end ever to do it and on my favorite team."

Arkansas tight end Hunter Henry, who could be a target of the Falcons in the second round of the draft. Jerod Foster/Icon Sportswire

It would be quite interesting if Henry, considered the top tight end in this year's draft, got a chance to suit up for his beloved Falcons. He already met tight ends coach Wade Harman on Wednesday and had a formal meeting scheduled with the team on Thursday.

Henry is viewed as a late first round or second round talent. The Falcons are likely to address defense in the first round, so maybe Henry will be on the radar if available in the second.

Tight end isn't a high priority position for the Falcons, and coach Dan Quinn said he was pleased with the performance of veteran Jacob Tamme last season. That being said, the Falcons still need a true No. 2 target behind Julio Jones.

Henry firmly believes he has the ability to be that guy.

"I think I could create a big mismatch -- I know I would amongst the linebackers and the secondary," Henry said. "You need as many threats as you can on the field. That's a big part of the offense, so the defense can't just key on one guy."

Last season the 6-foot-5, 250-pound Henry caught 51 passes for 739 yards and three touchdowns. He has a big body and the ability to get open.

ESPN draft expert Mel Kiper Jr. believes Henry would be a good fit in Atlanta.

"He's a nice player; I really like him," Kiper said. "I actually brought him to my 7-on-7 camp when he was a high school senior. He's a hell of a player but more of a second-round pick."