Joe Henderson (gridiron football) facts for kids
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| Born: | March 6, 1986 Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. |
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| Career information | |
| Status | Inactive |
| CFL status | International |
| Position(s) | LB |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| College | Alabama at Birmingham (2005–2009) |
| High school | John Carroll (Birmingham, Alabama) |
| NFL draft | 2010 / Undrafted |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2010–2011 | BC Lions |
| 2012 | Calgary Stampeders |
| * Pre-season or practice roster only | |
| Career stats | |
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Joe Henderson was born on March 6, 1986. He is a former professional American football player. He played as a linebacker, which is a defensive position in football. Linebackers stop the other team from running with the ball or catch passes.
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Joe Henderson's Football Journey
Joe Henderson played football for several teams during his career. He started his professional journey in 2010.
College Football Years
Before playing professionally, Joe Henderson played college football. He was a player for the Alabama-Birmingham Blazers. He played with the Blazers from 2005 to 2009.
Starting Professional Career
Joe Henderson began his professional career in 2010. He joined the BC Lions team on April 22, 2010. He signed with them as a free agent. This means he was not drafted by a team but was free to sign with any team he chose.
Time with the BC Lions
Joe Henderson played with the BC Lions for two seasons. He was part of the team during the 2010 and 2011 seasons. He left the team late in the 2011 season.
Joining the Calgary Stampeders
After leaving the BC Lions, Joe Henderson signed with the Calgary Stampeders. He joined the Stampeders on February 8, 2012. However, his time with this team was short. He was released from the Stampeders on June 18, 2012.
External links
- UAB Blazers bio
