Xzavier Henderson

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Xzavier Henderson
Cincinnati Bearcats–No. 8
Position Wide receiver
ClassSenior
Personal information
Born: (2002-04-20) April 20, 2002 (age 22) [1]
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career history
College
High school Christopher Columbus (Westchester, Florida)

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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Early life and high school

Henderson 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

Florida

During 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

Henderson 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]

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References

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  2. ↑ Sammon, Will (5 January 2020). "What makes Xzavier Henderson an ideal addition to Florida's recruiting class". The Athletic. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
  3. ↑ Sammon, Will (20 December 2019). "Inside the decision-making process for four-star receiver Xzavier Henderson". The Athletic. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
  4. ↑ "Xzavier Henderson". Sports Reference. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
  5. ↑ Olson, Andrew (2023-05-26). "Former Florida WR Xzavier Henderson reveals transfer commitment". Saturday Down South. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
  6. ↑ Springer, Scott (26 May 2023). "Florida 4-star transfer coming to Cincinnati Bearcat football". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
  7. ↑ Dietz, Matthew. "Former Florida wide receiver transferring to Cincinnati, reuniting with former QB". WLWT.com. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
  8. ↑ Zenitz, Matt. "An update on Florida wide receiver transfer Xzavier Henderson". On3.com. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
  9. ↑ Thompson, Edgar (21 April 2023). "UF football transfer tracker: veteran WR Xzavier Henderson leaving Gators". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
  10. ↑ Samra, Steve. "Cincinnati lands former Florida wide receiver Xzavier Henderson via NCAA Transfer Portal". On3.com. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
  11. ↑ Goodall, Zach. "Florida WR Xzavier Henderson Transfers to Cincinnati". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
  12. ↑ Heltman, Russ. "Florida Wide Receiver Xzavier Henderson Transferring to Cincinnati". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
  13. ↑ Springer, Scott (7 September 2023). "Cincinnati Bearcats WR Xzavier Henderson turning heads". Cincinnati Enqurier. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
  14. ↑ Heltman, Russ. "Xzavier Henderson Bought JUGS Machine to Improve Game This Offseason". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
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