Jack Henderson

UPDATES

Week 4: The LB had two assisted tackles and missed a tackle in the Gophers' narrow 37-34 loss to Northwestern. In coverage, Henderson was dependable, allowing just one reception for no gain. — JH

Week 3: In Minnesota's decisive 31-13 loss to host North Carolina, Henderson had his most effective day of 2023. He was credited with nine tackles. In coverage, he picked off a pass and broke up another, but despite those successes, it appeared the Tar Heels were intent on targeting Henderson, as he allowed six completins for 30 yards. It was also Henderson's busiest day of the season in terms of snaps (53)  — JH

Week 2: The Minnesota LB logged 28 snaps in the Gophers' 25-6 win over Eastern Michigan. Statistically, Henderson didn't flash much, just one tackle. He didn't allow a completion in coverage. — JH

Week 1: In Minnesota's dramatic late-game win over Nebraska 13-10, Henderson had five tackles (four solo) and one QB sack. He was targeted three times in coverage, allowing receptions on all three for 12 yards, with his sure tackling keeping yards after the catch to a total just two. He was penalized one time. — JH

Week 0: DNP

HISTORY — from college profile

2023: Henderson announced in January that he was transferring to the University of Minnesota for the 2023 season...He has two years of eligibility remaining.

—at Southeastern Louisiana—

Spent three seasons at Southeastern Louisiana and played in 33 career games...Made 163 career tackles (93 solo), 12 tackles for loss, two sacks, 13 pass breakups, six interceptions, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.

2022: First-Team All-Southland Conference...Recorded 90 tackles (55 solo), seven tackles for loss, two sacks, two interceptions, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery in 13 games 

2021: Honorable Mention All-Southland Conference...Started all 13 games and finished the season with 51 tackles (28 solo), three pass breakups and two interceptions...Intercepted passes in wins over HBU and Florida A&M…Had seven tackles at Louisiana Tech and versus Northwestern State…Credited with two tackles for loss in 56-10 victory at Central Connecticut State…Broke up passes in wins versus HBU, at Northwestern State and versus Florida A&M.

2020: Third-Team All-Southland Conference...in the 2020 season (and Spring 2021), played in all seven games and made 22 tackles (10 solo), 2.5 tackles for loss, one blocked field goal and two interceptions, one of which was returned 23 yards for a touchdown at Nicholls...Finished with 11 tackles (four solo), two tackles for loss and an interception in 42-12 victory over Lamar…Had four tackles in addition to interception return interception for a 23-yard touchdown in 52-45 win at Nicholls..Blocked a field goal in 27-24 win over Northwestern State. Recorded 22 tackles (10 solo), 2.5 tackles for loss and two interceptions…Finished with 11 tackles (four solo), two tackles for loss and an interception in 42-12 victory over Lamar…Returned an interception for a 23-yard touchdown to go with four tackles in 52-45 win at Nicholls … Blocked a field goal in 27-24 win over Northwestern State. 

High school: Attended Mandeville High School in Mandeville, Louisiana...Wore No. 12 for the Skippers and played both defensive back and running back...Named All-District 6-5A...Was also a standout lacrosse player.