Jack Henderson
Career Summary
Jack Henderson is a defensive back from Mandeville, Louisiana, who played college football at Southeastern Louisiana and Minnesota.
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Early Life
Henderson grew up in Mandeville, Louisiana.
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High School
Henderson attended Mandeville High School, where he played defensive back and running back for the Skippers. He earned All-District 6-5A recognition and also played lacrosse.
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College Career
Henderson played 33 games at Southeastern Louisiana, compiling 163 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, two sacks, 13 pass breakups, six interceptions, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery. In 2022 he made 90 tackles in 13 games. At Minnesota, he played all 13 games in 2023 with seven starts, led the team with 59 tackles and added five tackles for loss, a sack, two interceptions and a pass breakup. In 2024 he played all 13 games with 12 starts, recording 44 tackles, nine tackles for loss, a team-leading six sacks, an interception, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and a blocked point-after attempt.
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Path to the NFL
Henderson developed at Mandeville High School and spent three seasons at Southeastern Louisiana before enrolling at Minnesota in January 2023. He used his two remaining seasons of eligibility with the Gophers and became a leading producer in their secondary.
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Career Accomplishments
Henderson earned third-team All-Southland Conference honors for the spring 2021 season, honorable mention All-Southland recognition in 2021 and first-team All-Southland honors in 2022. He was named Academic All-Big Ten in 2024.
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Playing Style
Listed at 6-foot-2 and 215 pounds, Henderson played defensive back and was used as a disruptive defender. His Minnesota production included nine tackles for loss and six sacks in 2024, while he also contributed interceptions, forced fumbles and a blocked kick.
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