E. J. Henderson

E. J. Henderson
Henderson with the Minnesota Vikings in 2011
No. 56
PositionLinebacker
Personal information
Born (1980-08-03) August 3, 1980
Fort Campbell, Kentucky, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High schoolAberdeen (Aberdeen, Maryland)
CollegeMaryland (1998–2002)
NFL draft2003: 2nd round, 40th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles752
Sacks15.5
Forced fumbles12
Fumble recoveries9
Interceptions5
Defensive touchdowns1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Eric N. "E. J." Henderson (born August 3, 1980) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for nine seasons with the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Maryland Terrapins, twice earning consensus All-American honors. He was selected by the Vikings in the second round of the 2003 NFL draft.