
Defensive tackle, Tennessee, 1998–2001
John Henderson
- Born
- Jan 9, 1979, in Nashville, Tennessee
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John Henderson played defensive tackle at Tennessee (1998–2001). He won the 2000 Outland Trophy. He was a consensus All‑American in 2000 and 2001. The Jacksonville Jaguars took Henderson in the first round, No. 9 overall in the 2002 NFL Draft. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2025.
At a glance
Honors
The teams in those years
Our player records start in 2004; before that they hold the honors, the Heisman vote and the draft (from 1936), with college years from the player’s Wikipedia article where it gives them.
Before the draft
| Drill | Combine 2002 |
|---|---|
| Height | 6′6⅞″ |
| Weight | 308 lb |
| Arm length | 34½″ |
| Hand size | 8¾″ |
| 40-yard dash | 4.87 s |
| Vertical jump | 27½″ |
| Broad jump | 9′2″ |
| Bench press | 24 reps |
| 3-cone drill | 7.71 s |
| 20-yard shuttle | 4.66 s |
Pre-draft measurables: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
In the NFL
Pro Bowls: 2 (2004, 2006) · Second-team All-Pro (AP): 2006
All-Pro teams: AP second team 2006.
Pro Bowls and All-Pro teams by NFL season: rosters and honors, Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
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