E. J. Henderson

E. J. Henderson

Henderson with the Minnesota Vikings in 2011
No. 56
Position:	Linebacker
Personal information
Born:	(1980-08-03) August 3, 1980 (age 44) Fort Campbell, Kentucky, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:	245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school:	Aberdeen (Aberdeen, Maryland)
College:	Maryland
NFL draft:	2003 / round: 2 / pick: 40
Career history
Minnesota Vikings (2003–2011)
Career highlights and awards
Pro Bowl (2010) Jack Lambert Trophy (2002) 2× Consensus All-American (2001, 2002) ACC Player of the Year (2001) 2× ACC Defensive Player of the Year (2001, 2002) First-team All-ACC (2001, 2002)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 752 Sacks: 15.5 Forced fumbles: 12 Fumble recoveries: 9 Interceptions: 5 Defensive touchdowns: 1 Stats at Pro Football Reference
College Football Hall of Fame

Eric N. "E. J." Henderson (born August 3, 1980) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for nine seasons with the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Maryland Terrapins, twice earning consensus All-American honors. He was selected by the Vikings in the second round of the 2003 NFL draft.^[1]