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* [[Super Bowl champion]] ([[Super Bowl XLIV|XLIV]])
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* [[BCS National Champion]] (2003)
* [[BCS national champion]] (2003)
* First-team [[List of All-SEC football teams|All-SEC]] ([[2003 All-SEC football team|2003]])
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'''Devery Vaughn Henderson Jr.''' (born March 26, 1982) is a former [[American football]] [[wide receiver]] who spent 9 seasons with the [[New Orleans Saints]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). The Louisiana-born Henderson played for [[LSU Tigers football|Louisiana State University]] (LSU) where he and the Tigers won the [[2004 BCS National Championship Game]] for the [[2003 NCAA Division I-A football season]]. A few months later, the New Orleans Saints selected Henderson in the second round of the [[2004 NFL Draft]].
'''Devery Vaughn Henderson Jr.''' (born March 26, 1982) is an American former professional [[American football|football]] player who was a [[wide receiver]] for nine seasons with the [[New Orleans Saints]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). The Louisiana-born Henderson played for the [[LSU Tigers football|LSU Tigers]], who won the [[2004 BCS National Championship Game]] for the [[2003 NCAA Division I-A football season]]. A few months later, the Saints selected Henderson in the second round of the [[2004 NFL draft]].


Henderson was part of the Saints' [[2009 NFL season|2009 team]] that won [[Super Bowl XLIV]] against the [[Indianapolis Colts]].
Henderson was part of the Saints' [[2009 NFL season|2009 team]] that won [[Super Bowl XLIV]] against the [[Indianapolis Colts]].


==Early years==
==Early life==
Henderson grew up in [[Opelousas, Louisiana]], and attended Opelousas High School where he was a star for their highly rated track team. He attended LSU on a track and football scholarship.
Henderson grew up in [[Opelousas, Louisiana]], and attended [[Opelousas Senior High School|Opelousas High School]] where he was a star for their highly rated track team. He attended LSU on a track and football scholarship.


==College career==
==College career==
The highlight of his career at LSU came on November 9, 2002. Henderson caught the famed "[[Bluegrass Miracle]]" deep pass from [[Marcus Randall]] to help defeat the [[University of Kentucky|Kentucky]] Wildcats, 33–30.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=223130096 |title=Deflected 'Hail Mary' wins game for LSU |publisher=ESPN |date=November 9, 2002}}</ref> This play was also especially noteworthy as the Kentucky coach Guy Morris had already received the famed "Gatorade shower" prior to the touchdown. The "Bluegrass Miracle" also won an [[ESPY]] award the following year for "Best Play."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/espy2003/s/02nomineesindex.html |title= The ESPY Awards 2003 nominees |publisher=ESPN |access-date=November 5, 2012}}</ref> Henderson accepted the award on behalf of the [[LSU Tigers football|LSU Tigers]].
The highlight of his career at LSU came on November 9, 2002. Henderson caught the famed "[[Bluegrass Miracle]]" deep pass from [[Marcus Randall]] to help defeat the [[University of Kentucky|Kentucky]] Wildcats, 33–30.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=223130096 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121020211145/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=223130096 |url-status=dead |archive-date=October 20, 2012 |title=Deflected 'Hail Mary' wins game for LSU |publisher=ESPN |date=November 9, 2002}}</ref> This play was also especially noteworthy as the Kentucky coach Guy Morriss had already received the famed "Gatorade shower" prior to the touchdown. The "Bluegrass Miracle" also won an [[ESPY]] award the following year for "Best Play."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/espy2003/s/02nomineesindex.html |title= The ESPY Awards 2003 nominees |publisher=ESPN |access-date=November 5, 2012}}</ref> Henderson accepted the award on behalf of the [[LSU Tigers football|LSU Tigers]].


In 2002, Henderson recorded 23 catches for 447 yards with 8 touchdowns, carving out a role as a deep threat. Henderson was part of LSU's 2003 BCS National Championship team during his senior season. That year, he was named on the All-SEC Second Team after racking up 11 touchdowns and 861 yards on 53 receptions.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lsusports.net/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=5200&ATCLID=175064 |title=Devery Henderson Bio |publisher=LSU Sports |access-date=November 5, 2012}}</ref>
In 2002, Henderson recorded 23 catches for 447 yards with 8 touchdowns, carving out a role as a deep threat. Henderson was part of LSU's 2003 BCS National Championship team during his senior season. That year, he was named on the All-SEC Second-team after racking up 11 touchdowns and 861 yards on 53 receptions.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.lsusports.net/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=5200&ATCLID=175064 |title=Devery Henderson Bio |publisher=LSU Sports |access-date=November 5, 2012 |archive-date=October 8, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121008191315/http://www.lsusports.net/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=5200&ATCLID=175064 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


Henderson was also a track star at [[Louisiana State University]], where he was member of LSU's national champion track, member of LSU's NCAA-qualifying [[4 × 100 metres relay]] team and also a member of LSU's 2001 National Champion Indoor Track and Field team. In his sophomore season, he ran the second-fastest 60-meter time in school history, with a time of 6.72 seconds.
Henderson was also a track star at [[Louisiana State University]], where he was member of LSU's national champion track, member of LSU's NCAA-qualifying [[4 × 100 metres relay]] team and also a member of LSU's 2001 National Champion Indoor Track and Field team. In his sophomore season, he ran the second-fastest 60-meter time in school history, with a time of 6.72 seconds.


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
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[[File:LaRon Landry and Devery Henderson.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Henderson with the [[New Orleans Saints]]]]
[[File:LaRon Landry and Devery Henderson.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Henderson with the [[New Orleans Saints]]]]


Henderson was drafted by the [[New Orleans Saints]] in the second round with the 50th pick of the [[2004 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nfl.com/draft/history/fulldraft?season=2004#round2 |title=2004 - ROUND 2 |publisher=NFL |access-date=November 5, 2012}}</ref>
Henderson was drafted by the [[New Orleans Saints]] in the second round with the 50th pick of the [[2004 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2004/draft.htm |title=2004 NFL Draft Listing |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en |access-date=2023-05-06}}</ref>


Henderson benefited from the regime change in New Orleans after his rookie year, as the [[2006 New Orleans Saints season|2006 season]] saw [[Aaron Brooks (American football)|Aaron Brooks]] give way to [[Drew Brees]] at quarterback and [[Sean Payton]] replace [[Jim Haslett]] as head coach. His statistics improved over those of his rookie season — most notably in receptions (22 vs. 32), total yards (343 vs. 745), yards per catch (15.6 vs. 23.3), longest catch (66 vs. 76), and touchdowns (3 vs. 5).
Henderson benefited from the regime change in New Orleans after his rookie year, as the [[2006 New Orleans Saints season|2006 season]] saw [[Aaron Brooks (American football)|Aaron Brooks]] give way to [[Drew Brees]] at quarterback and [[Sean Payton]] replace [[Jim Haslett]] as head coach. His statistics improved over those of his rookie season — most notably in receptions (22 vs. 32), total yards (343 vs. 745), yards per catch (15.6 vs. 23.3), longest catch (66 vs. 76), and touchdowns (3 vs. 5).
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On November 5, 2006, Devery had his best day as a professional in a game against the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]], catching 3 passes for 111 yards and 2 touchdowns. Henderson had 158 receiving yards on 5 catches, including a 76-yard touchdown, against the [[Atlanta Falcons]] on November 26, 2006. On December 10, 2006, Henderson caught two passes from [[Drew Brees]] for 92 yards and one touchdown, as the Saints defeated the [[Dallas Cowboys]] 42–17 on ''[[NBC Sunday Night Football]]''.
On November 5, 2006, Devery had his best day as a professional in a game against the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]], catching 3 passes for 111 yards and 2 touchdowns. Henderson had 158 receiving yards on 5 catches, including a 76-yard touchdown, against the [[Atlanta Falcons]] on November 26, 2006. On December 10, 2006, Henderson caught two passes from [[Drew Brees]] for 92 yards and one touchdown, as the Saints defeated the [[Dallas Cowboys]] 42–17 on ''[[NBC Sunday Night Football]]''.


On March 2, 2009, Henderson re-signed with the Saints. The Saints went to the Super Bowl that year and Henderson had 7 catches for 63 yards en route to the Saints defeating the [[Indianapolis Colts]] in [[Super Bowl XLIV]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=300207011 |title=Saints overcome early deficit, stop Colts late to seal victory |publisher=ESPN |date=February 7, 2010}}</ref>
On March 2, 2009, Henderson re-signed with the Saints. The Saints went to the Super Bowl that year and Henderson had 7 catches for 63 yards en route to the Saints defeating the [[Indianapolis Colts]] in [[Super Bowl XLIV]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=300207011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100212011857/http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=300207011 |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 12, 2010 |title=Saints overcome early deficit, stop Colts late to seal victory |publisher=ESPN |date=February 7, 2010}}</ref>


On September 18, 2011, Henderson had a touchdown catch for 79 yards. On October 8, 2012, he caught a touchdown pass from Drew Brees to break [[Johnny Unitas]]'s record of 47 straight games with a touchdown pass in the Saints' 31-24 win over the [[San Diego Chargers]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nola.com/saints/index.ssf/2012/10/chase_daniel_on_play_call_on_d.html |title=Drew Brees' record-breaking TD pass was a play Chase Daniel knew would work |publisher=NOLA |date=October 8, 2012 }}</ref>
On September 18, 2011, Henderson had a touchdown catch for 79 yards. On October 8, 2012, he caught a touchdown pass from Drew Brees to break [[Johnny Unitas]]'s record of 47 straight games with a touchdown pass in the Saints' 31–24 win over the [[San Diego Chargers]].<ref name="a473">{{cite web | last=Holder | first=Larry | title=Drew Brees' record-breaking TD pass was a play Chase Daniel knew would work | website=NOLA.com | date=2012-10-09 | url=https://www.nola.com/sports/article_1a27447d-0a6e-57da-bff7-b93bbe4caf6c.html | access-date=2024-10-25}}</ref>


As of Week 17 of the [[2012 NFL Season]], Henderson averages nearly 18 yards per catch (17.9625), which is the highest among all active receivers for yards per catch with 200+ catches.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.neworleanssaints.com/media-center/videos/Devery-Henderson-on-Catching-History/3d0489aa-759f-4806-bb2b-d773c324efe1 |title=Devery Henderson on Saints' first victory |publisher=NFL Network |date=October 10, 2012 }}</ref>
As of week 17 of the [[2012 NFL season]], Henderson averages nearly 18 yards per catch (17.9625), which is the highest among all active receivers for yards per catch with 200+ catches.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.neworleanssaints.com/media-center/videos/Devery-Henderson-on-Catching-History/3d0489aa-759f-4806-bb2b-d773c324efe1 |title=Devery Henderson on Saints' first victory |publisher=NFL Network |date=October 10, 2012 }}</ref>


After the Saints' 2012 season, Henderson became a free agent.
After the Saints' 2012 season, Henderson became a free agent.


As of 2019 he is still the #6 All-Time career Receiving Yards Leader in Saints Franchise History with 4377 yards.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nosaintshistory.com/top-10-new-orleans-saints-leaders-yards-receiving-career/|title=Top 10 New Orleans Saints Leaders - Most Yards Receiving in a Career|date=2014-01-29|website=New Orleans Saints History|language=en-US|access-date=2019-09-21}}</ref>
As of 2019 he is still the #6 All-Time career Receiving Yards Leader in Saints Franchise History with 4,377 yards.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nosaintshistory.com/top-10-new-orleans-saints-leaders-yards-receiving-career/|title=Top 10 New Orleans Saints Leaders - Most Yards Receiving in a Career|date=2014-01-29|website=New Orleans Saints History|language=en-US|access-date=2019-09-21}}</ref>


===Washington Redskins===
===Washington Redskins===
Henderson signed with the [[Washington Redskins]] on June 12, 2013.<ref>{{cite news|work=WashingtonPost.com|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2013/06/12/redskins-waive-de-worthington-te-peterson/|title=Redskins waive DE Worthington and TE Peterson, add WR Henderson, K Potter|first=Mike|last=Jones|date=June 12, 2013|access-date=June 12, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|work=Redskins.com|url=http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Stallworth-Henderson-Add-Veteran-Depth/d3ed093a-f414-49dc-8db7-58f2caf82478|title=Stallworth, Henderson Add Veteran Depth|first=Brian|last=Tinsman|date=June 12, 2013|access-date=June 12, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130615165800/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Stallworth-Henderson-Add-Veteran-Depth/d3ed093a-f414-49dc-8db7-58f2caf82478|archive-date=June 15, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> He was released by the team on August 14, 2013.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000229800/article/devery-henderson-released-by-washington-redskins |title=Devery Henderson released by Washington Redskins |last=Rosenthal |first=Gregg |date=August 14, 2013 |website=NFL.com |access-date=August 15, 2013}}</ref>
Henderson signed with the [[Washington Redskins]] on June 12, 2013.<ref>{{cite news|work=WashingtonPost.com|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2013/06/12/redskins-waive-de-worthington-te-peterson/|title=Redskins waive DE Worthington and TE Peterson, add WR Henderson, K Potter|first=Mike|last=Jones|date=June 12, 2013|access-date=June 12, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|work=Redskins.com|url=http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Stallworth-Henderson-Add-Veteran-Depth/d3ed093a-f414-49dc-8db7-58f2caf82478|title=Stallworth, Henderson Add Veteran Depth|first=Brian|last=Tinsman|date=June 12, 2013|access-date=June 12, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130615165800/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Stallworth-Henderson-Add-Veteran-Depth/d3ed093a-f414-49dc-8db7-58f2caf82478|archive-date=June 15, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> He was released by the team on August 14, 2013.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/devery-henderson-released-by-washington-redskins-0ap1000000229800 |title=Devery Henderson released by Washington Redskins |last=Rosenthal |first=Gregg |date=August 14, 2013 |website=NFL.com |access-date=August 15, 2013}}</ref>


==NFL career statistics==
==NFL career statistics==
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==External links==
==External links==
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Devery Henderson
refer to caption
Henderson at the Saints Super Bowl XLIV victory parade in New Orleans
No. 19
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1982-03-26) March 26, 1982 (age 42)
Opelousas, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school:Opelousas
College:LSU
NFL draft:2004 / round: 2 / pick: 50
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:245
Receiving yards:4,377
Receiving average:17.9
Receiving touchdowns:20
Rushing yards:119
Rushing touchdowns:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Devery Vaughn Henderson Jr. (born March 26, 1982) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for nine seasons with the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). The Louisiana-born Henderson played for the LSU Tigers, who won the 2004 BCS National Championship Game for the 2003 NCAA Division I-A football season. A few months later, the Saints selected Henderson in the second round of the 2004 NFL draft.

Henderson was part of the Saints' 2009 team that won Super Bowl XLIV against the Indianapolis Colts.

Early life

[edit]

Henderson grew up in Opelousas, Louisiana, and attended Opelousas High School where he was a star for their highly rated track team. He attended LSU on a track and football scholarship.

College career

[edit]

The highlight of his career at LSU came on November 9, 2002. Henderson caught the famed "Bluegrass Miracle" deep pass from Marcus Randall to help defeat the Kentucky Wildcats, 33–30.[1] This play was also especially noteworthy as the Kentucky coach Guy Morriss had already received the famed "Gatorade shower" prior to the touchdown. The "Bluegrass Miracle" also won an ESPY award the following year for "Best Play."[2] Henderson accepted the award on behalf of the LSU Tigers.

In 2002, Henderson recorded 23 catches for 447 yards with 8 touchdowns, carving out a role as a deep threat. Henderson was part of LSU's 2003 BCS National Championship team during his senior season. That year, he was named on the All-SEC Second-team after racking up 11 touchdowns and 861 yards on 53 receptions.[3]

Henderson was also a track star at Louisiana State University, where he was member of LSU's national champion track, member of LSU's NCAA-qualifying 4 × 100 metres relay team and also a member of LSU's 2001 National Champion Indoor Track and Field team. In his sophomore season, he ran the second-fastest 60-meter time in school history, with a time of 6.72 seconds.

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump
5 ft 11+1⁄2 in
(1.82 m) 		198 lb
(90 kg) 		30 in
(0.76 m) 		8+7⁄8 in
(0.23 m)		 4.36 s 4.21 s 6.74 s 35.5 in
(0.90 m)
All values from LSU Pro Day.[4][5]

New Orleans Saints

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Henderson with the New Orleans Saints

Henderson was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the second round with the 50th pick of the 2004 NFL draft.[6]

Henderson benefited from the regime change in New Orleans after his rookie year, as the 2006 season saw Aaron Brooks give way to Drew Brees at quarterback and Sean Payton replace Jim Haslett as head coach. His statistics improved over those of his rookie season — most notably in receptions (22 vs. 32), total yards (343 vs. 745), yards per catch (15.6 vs. 23.3), longest catch (66 vs. 76), and touchdowns (3 vs. 5).

On November 5, 2006, Devery had his best day as a professional in a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, catching 3 passes for 111 yards and 2 touchdowns. Henderson had 158 receiving yards on 5 catches, including a 76-yard touchdown, against the Atlanta Falcons on November 26, 2006. On December 10, 2006, Henderson caught two passes from Drew Brees for 92 yards and one touchdown, as the Saints defeated the Dallas Cowboys 42–17 on NBC Sunday Night Football.

On March 2, 2009, Henderson re-signed with the Saints. The Saints went to the Super Bowl that year and Henderson had 7 catches for 63 yards en route to the Saints defeating the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV.[7]

On September 18, 2011, Henderson had a touchdown catch for 79 yards. On October 8, 2012, he caught a touchdown pass from Drew Brees to break Johnny Unitas's record of 47 straight games with a touchdown pass in the Saints' 31–24 win over the San Diego Chargers.[8]

As of week 17 of the 2012 NFL season, Henderson averages nearly 18 yards per catch (17.9625), which is the highest among all active receivers for yards per catch with 200+ catches.[9]

After the Saints' 2012 season, Henderson became a free agent.

As of 2019 he is still the #6 All-Time career Receiving Yards Leader in Saints Franchise History with 4,377 yards.[10]

Washington Redskins

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Henderson signed with the Washington Redskins on June 12, 2013.[11][12] He was released by the team on August 14, 2013.[13]

NFL career statistics

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Year Team GP Rec Yds Avg Lng TD
2005 NO 15 22 343 15.6 66 3
2006 NO 13 32 745 23.3 76 5
2007 NO 16 20 409 20.5 54 3
2008 NO 16 32 793 24.8 84 3
2009 NO 16 51 804 15.8 75 2
2010 NO 16 34 464 13.6 57 1
2011 NO 16 32 503 15.7 79 2
2012 NO 15 22 316 14.4 41 1
Career 123 245 4,377 17.9 84 20

References

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  1. ^ "Deflected 'Hail Mary' wins game for LSU". ESPN. November 9, 2002. Archived from the original on October 20, 2012.
  2. ^ "The ESPY Awards 2003 nominees". ESPN. Retrieved November 5, 2012.
  3. ^ "Devery Henderson Bio". LSU Sports. Archived from the original on October 8, 2012. Retrieved November 5, 2012.
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