Bryan Henderson facts for kids

Bryan Henderson (born April 11, 1977) is a former American football player. He played as a defensive lineman for six seasons in the Arena Football League (AFL). Bryan played for several teams, including the Arizona Rattlers, Austin Wranglers, and Utah Blaze. Before becoming a professional, he played college football at Los Angeles Valley College and Northwestern Oklahoma State University.

Bryan Henderson's College Football Journey

Bryan Henderson started his college football career at Los Angeles Valley College. He was a standout player there. In 1999, he earned "First Team Juco All-America" honors. This means he was recognized as one of the best junior college players in the country.

After his time at Los Angeles Valley College, Bryan transferred to Northwestern Oklahoma State University. He continued to show his talent on the field. In 2000, he received "First Team All-Conference" recognition. This award means he was one of the top players in his college football conference.

Bryan Henderson's Professional Career in the AFL

Bryan Henderson began his professional football journey in the Arena Football League (AFL). The AFL was a league known for its fast-paced, indoor football games.

Playing for the Arizona Rattlers

On December 5, 2002, Bryan signed with the Arizona Rattlers. He played for the Rattlers during the 2003 and 2004 seasons. He quickly made an impact in the league.

• In 2003, he was named to the "All-Rookie Team." This honor goes to the best first-year players in the league.
• In 2004, Bryan earned "First Team All-Arena" recognition. This means he was considered one of the very best players in the entire Arena Football League that season.

Moving to Other AFL Teams

After his time with the Rattlers, Bryan played for several other AFL teams:

• Austin Wranglers: On October 26, 2004, Bryan joined the Austin Wranglers. He played for them during the 2005 season.
• Utah Blaze: He was traded to the Utah Blaze on October 5, 2005. He played for the Blaze during the 2006 season.
• Kansas City Brigade: On March 22, 2006, Bryan was traded to the Kansas City Brigade. He was with this team for a short period.
• Grand Rapids Rampage: Bryan signed with the Grand Rapids Rampage on March 29, 2007. He played for them during the 2007 season.
• Columbus Destroyers: His final stop in the AFL was with the Columbus Destroyers. He signed with them on April 29, 2008, before being released later that season.

Bryan Henderson's career in the Arena Football League showed his skill and dedication as a defensive lineman. He played for six seasons, making a name for himself across multiple teams.