Othello Henderson facts for kids

Othello Methelda Henderson III was born on August 23, 1972. He is a former American football player. Othello played as a defensive back. This position in football helps stop the other team from gaining yards and scoring points. He played for two seasons with the New Orleans Saints in the National Football League (NFL).

Othello Henderson's Football Journey

Othello Henderson began his football career in his hometown. He showed great talent from a young age. His journey took him from high school to college and then to the professional league.

High School and College Years

Othello attended Ellison High School in Killeen, Texas. After high school, he went on to play college football. He played for the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). At UCLA, he was part of the UCLA Bruins football team.

During his time at UCLA, Othello was a standout player. In 1992, he was recognized for his skills. He was named to the Second-team All-Pac-10. This honor shows he was one of the best players in his college conference.

Professional Football Career

After his successful college career, Othello hoped to play in the NFL. The NFL holds a special event called the NFL draft each year. Teams pick new players from colleges during this draft.

Othello was chosen by the New Orleans Saints. They picked him in the seventh round of the 1993 NFL draft. This was a big step for him, as he joined a professional team. He played for the Saints during the 1993 and 1994 seasons.

As a defensive back, Othello's job was to cover opposing players. He would try to prevent them from catching passes. He also helped tackle players who had the ball. During his time in the NFL, he recorded 24 tackles and recovered 2 fumbles.

After his time with the Saints, Othello was also part of other NFL teams. He was with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 1995. He also spent some time with the Green Bay Packers in 1996.