Devery Henderson is a professional football player in the National Football League. He is currently a wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints.
On March 4, 2009, Henderson, who became a free agent on February 27, 2009, re-signed with the New Orleans Saints. The financial details of the four-year contract wre not immediately announced.NOLA.com: New Orleans Saints Re-sign Receiver Devery Henderson
Early Life
Devery Vaughn Henderson was born in Lafayette, Louisiana, on March 26, 1982. He attended Opelousas High School and continued his education at Louisiana State University.
He played in 42 games with the LSU Tigers, recording 89 receptions for 1,311 yards and 19 touchdowns. Henderson also played at runnung back, tallying 73 carries for 433 yards and three touchdowns. Following his senior year, he was selected to the All-SEC second team. In 2004, Henderson was selected by the New Orleans Saints with the 50th pick in the NFL draft.Pro-Football-Reference.com: [1]
Pro Career
Henderson made his National Football League debut with the New Orleans Saints in 2004. In his first season he appeared in only one game. The following season he appeared in 14 games and made 22 receptions for the Saints. In 2006, Henderson finished the season with five touchdowns.NFL.com: Devery Henderson
Devery Henderson Timeline
- March 26, 1982: Born
- 2004: Drafted by New Orleans Saints
- 2004: Debuted with the New Orleans Saints
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Devery Henderson Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the New Orleans Saints
- ESPN.com: Career Stats
- Height: 5'11
- Weight: 200 lbs
- Rookie Year: 2004