Jaylen Henderson Explained

Jaylen Henderson
Currentnumber:13
Currentposition:Quarterback
Class: Junior
Birth Place:Encino, California, U.S.
Heightft:6
Heightin:3
Weight Lb:220
Highschool:Chaminade
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Espn:4602923

Jaylen Henderson is an American football quarterback who last played for the Texas A&M Aggies. He previously played for the Fresno State Bulldogs.

High school career

Henderson attended Chaminade College Preparatory School in San Fernando Valley, California.[1] In his junior year, Henderson passed for 2,664 yards and 20 touchdowns.[2] In his senior season, he threw for 15 touchdowns, before committing to play college football at California State University, Fresno.[3]

College career

Henderson played sparingly for two seasons at Fresno State, appearing in five games, before announcing that he would enter the transfer portal in April 2023.[4]

In May 2023, Henderson announced that he would transfer to Texas A&M.[5] [6] He entered the 2023 season, as the third-string quarterback behind Conner Weigman and Max Johnson. However, following injuries to Weigman and Johnson, Henderson was named the team's starting quarterback against Mississippi State.[7] In his first career start, Henderson combined for four total touchdowns, two passing and two rushing, while leading Texas A&M in a 51–10 rout.[8] [9] [10] The following week against Abilene Christian, he passed for 260 yards and two touchdowns, in a 38–10 victory.[11] [12] In his first career start on the road against No. 14 LSU, Henderson passed for 294 yards and two touchdowns in a 30–42 defeat, his first career loss as a starter.[13]

Henderson started the 2023 Texas Bowl, where he suffered an injury on the first play from scrimmage, landing awkwardly on his right arm. He exited the field with a brace over his arm and was replaced by true freshman Marcel Reed.[14] [15] Texas A&M went on to lose the game 23–31 in Henderson's absence.[16]

The following season, Henderson served as the backup to Weigman and Reed, before entering the transfer portal for the second time.[17] [18]

Statistics

SeasonGamesPassingRushing
GP GS Record Comp Att Pct Yards Avg TD Int Rate Att Yards Avg TD
Fresno State Bulldogs
202130 0–0 5 8 62.5 49 6.1 0 0 114.0 14 68 4.9 0
20222 0 0–0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 2 -2 -1.0 0
Texas A&M Aggies
2023542–2537867.9 7159.2 62158.9 411045.2 2
2024
Career[19] 10 4 2−2 58 86 67.4 764 8.9 6 2 145.6 57 170 4.6 2

Personal life

While at Fresno State, Henderson wore the number 13 in honor of his late sister, who died at the age of 13 from Leukemia.[20] Henderson is the cousin of former NFL linebacker Chris Carter.

References

  1. Web site: Fattal . Tarek . 2021-04-11 . Jaylen Henderson does it all in Chaminade football's shocking win over Alemany . 2023-11-19 . Daily News . en-US.
  2. Web site: Escarcega . James . 2020-06-18 . Chaminade's Jaylen Henderson emerging as top dual-threat QB on West Coast . 2023-11-19 . Daily News . en-US.
  3. Web site: Kuwada . Robert . Fresno State has struggled recruiting prep quarterbacks. Are things finally turning around? . Fresno Bee . 2021-04-29 . 2024-09-21.
  4. Web site: 2023-04-21 . Fresno State QB Jaylen Henderson to transfer . 2023-11-19 . YourCentralValley.com . en-US.
  5. Web site: Gould . Andrew . 2023-11-18 . Fresno State Transfer Quarterback Jaylen Henderson Announces Commitment . 2023-11-19 . The Spun . en.
  6. Web site: 2023-05-08 . Texas A&M lands commitment from former Fresno State quarterback Jaylen Henderson . 2023-11-19 . Dallas News . en.
  7. Web site: 2023-11-11 . Texas A&M reportedly makes decision on starting quarterback against Mississippi State . 2023-11-19 . Saturday Down South . en-US.
  8. Web site: Brown . Travis . 2023-11-11 . A&M QB Jaylen Henderson takes spotlight in first start while downing Mississippi State . 2023-11-19 . The Eagle . en.
  9. Web site: 2023-11-12 . Jaylen Henderson accounts for 4 TDs in first start as Texas A&M routs Mississippi State . 2023-11-19 . Dallas News . en.
  10. Web site: Rieken . Kristie . 2023-11-12 . Henderson accounts for 4 TDs in first start as Texas A&M routs Mississippi State 51-10 . 2023-11-19 . Times Union . en.
  11. Web site: Jaylen Henderson lifts Texas AM past Abilene Christian . 2023-11-19 . Big News Network.com . en.
  12. Web site: 2023-11-18 . Jaylen Henderson leads Texas A&M to victory in Elijah Robinson's first game as interim coach. . 2023-11-19 . AP News . en.
  13. Web site: Cessna . Robert . 2023-11-25 . Cessna: Henderson, A&M couldn't keep Daniels, LSU down . 2023-11-26 . The Eagle . en.
  14. Web site: Jaylen Henderson injury update: Texas A&M QB leaves Texas Bowl after landing on right arm . 2023-12-28 . Austin American-Statesman . en-US.
  15. Web site: Wilson . Dave . 2023-12-28 . Aggies lose QB Henderson on game's first play . 2023-12-28 . ESPN.com . en.
  16. Web site: Zwerneman . Brent . 2023-12-28 . Oklahoma State holds off undermanned Texas A&M in Texas Bowl . 2023-12-28 . Houston Chronicle . en.
  17. Web site: Brown . Travis L. . 2024-12-04 . Texas A&M QB Jaylen Henderson to enter transfer portal . 2024-12-05 . KBTX . en.
  18. Web site: Miller . Alex . 2024-12-03 . Texas A&M QBs Conner Weigman, Jaylen Henderson announce they will transfer . 2024-12-05 . The Eagle . en.
  19. Web site: Jaylen Henderson College Stats. Sports-Reference.com. December 27, 2023.
  20. Web site: 2020-12-21 . Bulldog Breakdown: Fresno State signee Jaylen Henderson has familiarity with program . 2023-11-19 . ABC30 Fresno . en.

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