Quadree Henderson Explained

Quadree Henderson
Number:15, 81
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:September 12, 1996
Birth Place:Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:8
Weight Lb:190
High School:Alexis I. duPont
(Wilmington, Delaware)
College:Pittsburgh
Undraftedyear:2018
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Return yards
Statvalue1:180

Quadree Khalid Henderson (born September 12, 1996) is a former American football wide receiver and return specialist. He played college football at the University of Pittsburgh.

College career

A consensus All-American in 2016, Henderson lead the FBS with 1,166 total return yards. His 15.8 yards per punt return and 30.5 yards per kick return were good for third and fifth in the country, respectively. On offense he had 26 receptions for 286 yards and a touchdown, and 60 rushes for 631 yards and 5 touchdowns.[1]

In 2017, Henderson lead the Panthers with 1,204 all-purpose yards (100.3/game), and was named 2nd team All-ACC returner.[2]

On December 4, 2017, Henderson declared his intentions to enter the 2018 NFL draft.[3]

Professional career

Henderson was among seven Pitt Panthers in the 2018 Draft class invited to the NFL Scouting Combine.[4]

Pittsburgh Steelers

Henderson signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent on April 28, 2018.[5] He was waived on September 1, 2018.[6]

New York Giants

On October 3, Henderson was signed to the New York Giants' practice squad.[7] Following the concussion of teammate Jawill Davis, Henderson was promoted the Giants' active roster on October 22, 2018.[8] He was waived on November 6, 2018 and re-signed to the practice squad.[9] He was promoted to the active roster on November 10, 2018.[10] He was placed on injured reserve on November 26, 2018 with a shoulder injury.[11]

On April 3, 2019, Henderson was waived by the Giants.[12]

New York Jets

On April 5, 2019, Henderson was claimed off waivers by the New York Jets.[13] He was waived on August 5, 2019.

Jacksonville Jaguars

On August 9, 2019, Henderson was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars.[14] He was waived on August 31, 2019.[15]

In October 2019, Henderson was drafted by the XFL to play for the New York Guardians.[16]

Carolina Panthers

On October 28, 2019, Henderson was signed to the Carolina Panthers practice squad. He was released on November 13.

Pittsburgh Steelers (second stint)

On November 18, 2019, Henderson was signed to the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad.[17] On December 30, he was signed by the Steelers to a reserve/future contract.[18] He was waived on August 2, 2020.[19]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Henderson signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the CFL on February 17, 2021.[20] He was released on July 21, 2021.[21]

BC Lions

Henderson signed with the Lions at the end of the 2021 season.

He announced his retirement on April 7, 2022.[22]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: NFL Draft & Combine Profile - QUADREE HENDERSON. www.nfl.com. en-US. March 19, 2018.
  2. Web site: Quadree Henderson - 2015 Football Roster - University of Pittsburgh. pittsburghpanthers.com. en. March 19, 2018.
  3. Web site: Quadree Henderson to enter the 2018 NFL draft. Pittsburgh Post-Galette. December 4, 2017.
  4. News: Pitt has seven players invited to NFL combine. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. March 19, 2018. en.
  5. Web site: Steelers agree to terms with 13 rookie free agents. https://web.archive.org/web/20180504020931/http://www.steelers.com/news/transactions/article-4/Steelers-agree-to-terms-with-13-rookie-free-agents/46f73ccb-6045-47ed-b951-023dffbb8e9a. dead. May 4, 2018. Steelers.com. April 28, 2018.
  6. Web site: Steelers reduce roster to 53. Steelers.com. September 1, 2018.
  7. News: Report: Giants will sign Quadree Henderson to practice squad. New York Giants. October 22, 2018. en-US.
  8. News: Giants roster moves: Quadree Henderson added, TE Garrett Dickerson waived. Big Blue View. October 22, 2018.
  9. Web site: Giants release return man Quadree Henderson. Gantt, Darin. Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports. November 6, 2018.
  10. Web site: Giants waive Patrick Omameh; call up Quadree Henderson. Eisen, Michael. Giants.com. November 10, 2018.
  11. Web site: Giants sign Garrett Dickerson, place Quadree Henderson on IR. 247Sports.com. November 26, 2018.
  12. Web site: Giants cut Quadree Henderson. Williams, Charean. Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports. April 3, 2019.
  13. Web site: Jets Claim WR Quadree Henderson off Waivers from Giants. Bouda, Nate. April 5, 2019.
  14. Web site: Jaguars make roster moves. Jaguars.com. August 9, 2019.
  15. Web site: Roster reduction: Jaguars move to 53 players. Oehser, John. Jaguars.com. August 31, 2019.
  16. Web site: Talbot. Damond. XFL Draft Phase 5: The Final Rounds of the Draft, Find out who was selected. NFL Draft Diamonds. October 16, 2019. October 23, 2019.
  17. Web site: Steelers continue to shuffle practice squad players. Steelers Wire. USA Today. November 18, 2019.
  18. Web site: Steelers sign 11 to reserve/future contracts. Steelers.com. December 30, 2019.
  19. Web site: Samuels, Washington placed on reserve/COVID-19 list. Varley, Teresa. Steelers.com. August 2, 2020.
  20. News: Blue Bombers add receiver/returner Quadree Henderson . BlueBombers.com . February 17, 2021 . February 23, 2021.
  21. Wpg_BlueBombers . Winnipeg Blue Bombers . The club has released American receiver Quadree Henderson from the roster. . 1417866184939167747 . July 21, 2021 . July 22, 2021.
  22. Web site: Transactions - Football Player Trades and Signings .