Jason Henderson (American football)

William Jason Henderson is an American football linebacker for the Old Dominion Monarchs.

Jason Henderson
Old Dominion Monarchs – No. 42
PositionLinebacker
ClassJunior
MajorExercise Science and Physical Education
Personal information
Born:Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight227 lb (103 kg)
Career history
College
High schoolDelaware Valley
(Milford, Pennsylvania)
Career highlights and awards

Early life

Henderson was born in Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania and attended Delaware Valley High School. In Henderson's high school career he played on both sides of the ball. On offense he rushed for 1,411 yards and 24 touchdowns, while also hauling in 42 receptions for 740 yards and 11 touchdowns. On defense he notched 529 tackles, 14 sacks, 11 pass deflections, three interceptions, seven fumble recoveries, a forced fumble, and two blocked punts.[1] Henderson would decide to commit to play college football at the University of Old Dominion.[2][3]

College career

In week twelve of the 2021 season, Henderson forced a clutch fumble with under three minute left, that helped Old Dominion cloes out their 24-17 win over Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders.[4][5] Henderson finished the 2021 season with 78 tackles with four being for a loss, a sack, a fumble recovery, and a forced fumble.[6] For his performance on the season he was named a Freshman All-American.[7] In week one of the 2022 season, Henderson recorded 18 tackles which tied the school record, with 1.5 going for a loss, and two pass deflections, as he helped the Monarchs upset Virginia Tech 20-17. For his performance on the week he was named the Sun Belt defensive player of the week.[8][9] In week four against Arkansas State, Henderson totaled 21 tackles which broke the school record for tackles in a game.[10] Four weeks later he broke his on record, talling 22 tackles versus Georgia Southern.[11] Henderson finished his breakout 2022 season notching 186 tackles with ten being for a loss, a sack, and three pass deflections. His 186 tackles notched the most in the 2022 NCAA Season.[12][13] For his performance on the season, Henderson was named the Touchdown Club of Richmond Linebacker of the Year.[14] Henderson would also be named first team all Sun-Belt,[15] and also second team All-American, being the first Old Dominion player to do so at the FBS rank.[16][17] Henderson would be named preseason first-team Group of Five All-American for the 2023 season.[18] Henderson would also be named to the Bronko Nagurski Trophy watch list.[19] And he would also be named the preseason Sun Belt defensive player of the year.[20] Henderson is a NFL Draft prospect, for the upcoming draft.[21]

References
  1. "Jason Henderson Football Stats". MaxPreps.com. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  2. Mink, Nate. "Syracuse football recruiting: A top target at linebacker picks Old Dominion". Syracuse.com. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  3. Splain, Billy. "Del Val Linebacker ends furious recruitment with commitment to Old Dominion". PA Football News. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  4. Epstein, Nathan. "ODU earns first ever win over Middle Tennessee, within reach of bowl bid after 1-6 start". WAVY.com. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  5. "Old Dominion rallies to 24-17 win on pair of 4th-quarter TDs". CBS Sports. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  6. "Jason Henderson 2021 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  7. Olson, Max. "College football Freshman All-America team 2021: C.J. Stroud, Brock Bowers headline the nation's best young players". The Athletic. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  8. Hall, David. "Old Dominion scores with 33 seconds left, stuns Virginia Tech in front of sellout crowd". The Virginian-Pilot. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  9. "Jason Henderson Named Sun Belt Conference Defensive Player of the Week". ODU Sports. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  10. Hall, David. "'Crazy' good: ODU sophomore Jason Henderson is close to becoming college football's single-season tackles leader". The Virginian-Pilot. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  11. Neal, Art. "Monarchs Drop Homecoming Game vs Georgia Southern 28-23". Mace & Crown. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  12. "Jason Henderson 2022 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  13. Hall, David. "ODU's Jason Henderson led the country in tackles last season. His newfound celebrity only motivates him to do more". The Virginian-Pilot. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  14. "Region/state roundup: ODU LB Jason Henderson, two Tribe linemen gain state football honors from Richmond Touchdown Club". The Virginian-Pilot. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  15. "Sun Belt Announces 2022 Football Postseason Awards & All-Conference Teams". Sun Belt Sports. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  16. "Region/state roundup: LB Jason Henderson becomes Old Dominion's first FBS All-American". The Virginian-Pilot. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  17. LaRoue, Jimmy. "ODU's Henderson named second-team All-American". WAVY.com. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  18. "Region/state roundup: Old Dominion linebacker Jason Henderson gains preseason Group of Five All-American honor". The Virginian-Pilot. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  19. "Region/state roundup: ODU linebacker Jason Henderson named to Nagurski Trophy watch list". The Virginian-Pilot. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  20. "ODU's Jason Henderson is named Sun Belt Preseason Defensive Player of Year, but Monarchs are picked last in division". The Virginian-Pilot. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  21. "JASON HENDERSON LB OLD DOMINION". NFL Draft Buzz. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
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