Xzavier Henderson (born April 20, 2002)[1] is an American football wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bearcats. He previously played for the Florida Gators.
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| Position | Wide receiver |
| Class | Senior |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | April 20, 2002[1] |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College |
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| High school | Christopher Columbus (Westchester, Florida) |
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Early life and high school
editHenderson attended Christopher Columbus High School located in Westchester, Florida. Coming out of high school, Henderson was rated as a four-star recruit, where he committed to play college football for the Florida Gators.[2][3]
College career
editFlorida
editDuring Henderson's first two collegiate seasons in 2020 and 2021, he totaled 35 receptions for 425 yards and three touchdowns in 23 games.[4][5] In week nine of the 2022 season, Henderson brought in five receptions for 110 yards versus the eventual national champions, the Georgia Bulldogs.[6] Henderson finished the 2022 season starting in eleven games for the Gators, where he hauled in 410 yards and two touchdowns.[7] After the conclusion of the 2022 season, Henderson decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[8][9]
Henderson finished his three-year career with the Gators from 2020 through 2022, hauling in 73 receptions for 835 yards and five touchdowns as a Florida Gator.[10]
Cincinnati
editHenderson decided to transfer to play for the Cincinnati Bearcats.[11][12] During week one of the 2023 season, Henderson hauled in seven receptions for 149 yards and a touchdown, as he helped the Bearcats to a win over the Eastern Kentucky Colonels.[13] In Henderson's first season with the Bearcats, he hauled in 58 receptions for 782 yards and three touchdowns during the 2023 season.[14]
References
edit- ^ a b "Xzavier Henderson Wide Receiver Cincinnati". nfldraftbuzz.com. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
- ^ Sammon, Will (5 January 2020). "What makes Xzavier Henderson an ideal addition to Florida's recruiting class". The Athletic. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
- ^ Sammon, Will (20 December 2019). "Inside the decision-making process for four-star receiver Xzavier Henderson". The Athletic. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
- ^ "Xzavier Henderson". Sports Reference. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
- ^ Olson, Andrew. "Former Florida WR Xzavier Henderson reveals transfer commitment". Saturday Down South. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
- ^ Springer, Scott (26 May 2023). "Florida 4-star transfer coming to Cincinnati Bearcat football". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
- ^ Dietz, Matthew. "Former Florida wide receiver transferring to Cincinnati, reuniting with former QB". WLWT.com. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
- ^ Zenitz, Matt. "An update on Florida wide receiver transfer Xzavier Henderson". On3.com. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
- ^ Thompson, Edgar (21 April 2023). "UF football transfer tracker: veteran WR Xzavier Henderson leaving Gators". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
- ^ Samra, Steve. "Cincinnati lands former Florida wide receiver Xzavier Henderson via NCAA Transfer Portal". On3.com. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
- ^ Goodall, Zach. "Florida WR Xzavier Henderson Transfers to Cincinnati". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
- ^ Heltman, Russ. "Florida Wide Receiver Xzavier Henderson Transferring to Cincinnati". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
- ^ Springer, Scott (7 September 2023). "Cincinnati Bearcats WR Xzavier Henderson turning heads". Cincinnati Enqurier. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
- ^ Heltman, Russ. "Xzavier Henderson Bought JUGS Machine to Improve Game This Offseason". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 25 October 2024.