Emmanuel Henderson Jr.

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Emmanuel Henderson Jr.
Kansas Jayhawks–No. 1
Position Wide receiver
ClassSenior
Personal information
Born (2003-03-21) March 21, 2003 (age 22)
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career history
College
High school Geneva County High School

Emmanuel Henderson Jr. is an American football wide receiver for the Kansas Jayhawks. He previously played for the Alabama Crimson Tide.

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Early life and high school

Henderson Jr. attended high school at Geneva County High School located in Geneva County, Alabama. During his sophomore year, he rushed for more than 2,000 yards and 46 touchdowns and also had an AHSAA-tying record 6 touchdowns in the return game. [1] Henderson Jr. finished his junior season with 1,447 yards rushing on 147 carries and 20 touchdowns, where he also caught 12 passes for 143 yards. [2] Coming out of high school, he was rated as a five-star recruit, and the number one overall running back, where he committed to play college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide over offers from other schools such as Auburn, Clemson, and Georgia. [3]

College career

Alabama

During his three-year career at Alabama from 2022 through 2024, he played in 33 games, totaling five receptions for 96 yards, while also returning five kickoffs for 107 yards, and making nine tackles on special teams. [4] [5] After the conclusion of the 2024 season, Henderson Jr. decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal. [6]

Kansas

Henderson Jr. decided to transfer to play for the Kansas Jayhawks. [7] Heading into the 2025 season, Henderson Jr. was slated to be a starting receiver and one the Jayhawks top players. [8] [9] In week one of the 2025 season, he hauled in six passes for 130 yards and two touchdowns in a win over Wagner. [10] In week four, Henderson notched six receptions for 38 yards, while returning two kickoffs for 137 yards and a touchdown in a win over West Virginia, where for his performance he was named the Big-12 Special Teams Player of the Week. [11] [12]

References

  1. ↑ Thomas, Ben. "Geneva County 5-star RB Emmanuel Henderson wants to live up to 'Bama Standard'". AL.com. Retrieved September 28, 2025.
  2. ↑ Thomas, Ben. "A-List No. 2: Tide commit Emmanuel Henderson set to leave prep legacy". AL.com. Retrieved September 28, 2025.
  3. ↑ VanHaaren, Tom. "Emmanuel Henderson, the top RB in the 2022 class, commits to Alabama Crimson Tide". ESPN. Retrieved September 28, 2025.
  4. ↑ Stephenson, Creg. "Former Alabama receiver Emmanuel Henderson lands at Big 12 school". AL.com. Retrieved September 27, 2025.
  5. ↑ Grubbs, Grant. "Alabama transfer WR Emmanuel Henderson commits to Kansas". On3.com. Retrieved September 27, 2025.
  6. ↑ Gay, Colin. "Alabama football wide receiver makes NCAA transfer portal decision. What we know". The Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved September 27, 2025.
  7. ↑ Laddiha, Shreyas. "Former Alabama WR continues to impress Kansas football teammates: 'He's a dog'". Kansas City Star. Retrieved September 27, 2025.
  8. ↑ Guskey, Jordan. "Kansas football WR Emmanuel Henderson Jr.'s presence includes leadership element". Topeka Capital-Journal. Retrieved September 27, 2025.
  9. ↑ Greenstien, Henry. "Buzz building around transfer Henderson: 'Fastest receiver I've ever been around'". KU Sports. Retrieved September 27, 2025.
  10. ↑ Davis, Dillon. "Kansas Football: Emmanuel Henderson Jr. Flashes No. 1 WR Potential in Win Over Wagner". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved September 27, 2025.
  11. ↑ Guskey, Jordan. "Kansas football standout Emmanuel Henderson Jr. reflects on kick return for touchdown". Topeka Cpaital-Journal. Retrieved September 27, 2025.
  12. ↑ Davis, Dillon. "Kansas Football Returner Emmanuel Henderson Jr. Earns Big 12 Special Teams Honors". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved September 27, 2025.
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