Background
Henderson grew up in Opelousas, Louisiana, and attended Opelousas High School where he was a star for their highly rated track team
Henderson grew up in Opelousas, Louisiana, and attended Opelousas High School where he was a star for their highly rated track team
He attended Louisiana State University on a track and football scholarship.
A few months later, the New Orleans Saints selected Henderson in the second round of the 2004 NFL Draft. The highlight of his career at Louisiana State University came on November 9, 2002. Henderson caught the famed "Bluegrass Miracle" deep pass from Marcus Randall to help defeat the Kentucky Wildcats, 33–30.
This play was also especially noteworthy as the Kentucky coach Guy Morris had already received the famed "Gatorade shower" prior to the touchdown.
In 2002, Henderson recorded 23 catches for 447 yards with 8 touchdowns, carving out a role as a deep threat. Henderson was part of Louisiana State University"s 2003 British Computer Society National Championship team during his senior season.
That year he was named on the All-Securities and Exchange Commission Second Team after racking up 11 touchdowns and 861 yards on 53 receptions. In his sophomore season, he ran the second-fastest 60-meter time in school history, with a time of 6.72 seconds.
2004 NFL Combine
New Orleans Saints
Henderson was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the second round with the 50th pick of the 2004 NFL Draft.
Henderson benefited from the regime change in New Orleans after his rookie year, as the 2006 season saw Aaron Brooks give way to Drew Brees at quarterback and Sean Payton replace Jim Haslett as head coach. His statistics improved over those of his rookie season — most notably in receptions (22 vs 32), total yards (343 vs 745), yards per catch (156 vs 233), longest catch (66 vs 76), and touchdowns (3 vs 5). On November 5, 2006, Devery had his best day as a professional in a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, catching 3 passes for 111 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Henderson had 158 receiving yards on 5 catches, including a 76-yard touchdown, against the Atlanta Falcons on November 26, 2006.
On December 10, 2006, Henderson caught two passes from Drew Brees for 92 yards and one touchdown, as the Saints defeated the Dallas Cowboys 42–17 on National Broadcasting Company Sunday Night Football. On March 2, 2009, Henderson re-signed with the Saints.
The Saints went to the Super Bowl that year and Henderson had 7 catches for 63 yards en route to the Saints defeating the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV. On September 18, 2011, Henderson had a touchdown catch for 79 yards. As of Week 17 of the 2012 NFL Season, Henderson averages nearly 18 yards per catch (179625), which is the highest among all active receivers for yards per catch with 200+ catches.
After the Saints" 2012 season ended with a 7–9 record, Henderson became a free agent.
Washington Redskins
Henderson signed with the Washington Redskins on June 12, 2013. He was released on August 14, 2013.
The Louisiana-born Henderson played for Louisiana State University (Louisiana State University) where he and the Tigers won the 2004 British Computer Society National Championship Game for the 2003 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I-A football season. Henderson was part of the Saints" 2009 team that won Super Bowl XLIV. The "Bluegrass Miracle" also won an Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly award the following year for "Best Play." Henderson accepted the award on behalf of the Louisiana State University Tigers. Henderson was also a track star at Louisiana State University, where he was member of Louisiana State University"s national champion track, member of Louisiana State University"s National Collegiate Athletic Association-qualifying 4 × 100 metres relay team and also a member of Louisiana State University"s 2001 National Champion Indoor Track and Field team On October 8, 2012, he caught a touchdown pass from Drew Brees to break Johnny Unitas"s record of 47 straight games with a touchdown pass in the Saints" 31-24 win over the San Diego Chargers.
