Erin Henderson

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Erin Henderson
Minnesota Vikings — No. 50
Linebacker
Date of birth: June 1, 1986 (1986-06-01) (age 22)
Place of birth: Aberdeen, Maryland
Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Weight: 244 lb (111 kg)
National Football League debut
No regular season or postseason appearances
Career history
College: Maryland
Undrafted in 2008
 Teams:
Career highlights and awards
  • No notable achievements

Erin Henderson (born July 1, 1986) is an American football inside linebacker formerly with University of Maryland Terrapins. On January 2, 2008, Henderson declared himself eligible for the 2008 NFL Draft. On April 27, 2008 Henderson signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent.

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[edit] Personal

Henderson's brother is former Terrapin and current Minnesota Vikings linebacker E.J. Henderson. Henderson was born and raised in Aberdeen, Maryland. He played quarterback and linebacker for Aberdeen High School in Harford County, Maryland. [1]

[edit] 2005 season

After redshirting his freshman year with the Terrapins, Henderson missed the entire 2005 season after tearing his left anterior cruciate ligament.

[edit] 2006 season

Henderson entered his redshirt sophomore year at Maryland and started 12 of 13 games at linebacker. He earned second team all-ACC honors while finishing 2nd in the conference in total tackles.

[edit] 2007 season

Henderson recorded 133 tackles,[2] a forced fumble, and four fumble recoveries, and was a semi-finalist for the Dick Butkus Award, which went to James Laurinaitis of Ohio State. He led a 6–6 Maryland squad to the 2007 Emerald Bowl, where they lost to Oregon State.

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[edit] References

  1. ^ http://www.twincities.com/ci_9126165
  2. ^ Draft call never comes for Henderson, others - Injuries, Tampa Bay Buccaneers - baltimoresun.com
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