1. The Louisiana-born Henderson played for the LSU Tigers, who won the 2004 BCS National Championship Game for the 2003 NCAA Division I-A football season.
14 Facts About Devery Henderson
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Devery Henderson was part of the Saints' 2009 team that won Super Bowl XLIV against the Indianapolis Colts.
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Devery Henderson grew up in Opelousas, Louisiana, and attended Opelousas High School where he was a star for their highly rated track team.
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Devery Henderson attended LSU on a track and football scholarship.
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In 2002, Devery Henderson recorded 23 catches for 447 yards with 8 touchdowns, carving out a role as a deep threat.
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Devery Henderson was part of LSU's 2003 BCS National Championship team during his senior season.
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Devery Henderson was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the second round with the 50th pick of the 2004 NFL draft.
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Devery 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.
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On November 5,2006, Devery Henderson had his best day as a professional in a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, catching 3 passes for 111 yards and 2 touchdowns.
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Devery Henderson had 158 receiving yards on 5 catches, including a 76-yard touchdown, against the Atlanta Falcons on November 26,2006.
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The Saints went to the Super Bowl that year and Devery Henderson had 7 catches for 63 yards en route to the Saints defeating the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV.
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On September 18,2011, Devery Henderson had a touchdown catch for 79 yards.
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Devery Henderson signed with the Washington Redskins on June 12,2013.
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Devery Henderson was released by the team on August 14,2013.