Name Mario Henderson Career start 2007 Games Started: 28 Weight 140 kg | Roster status: Active Height 2.01 m Position Tackle | |
Date of birth: (1984-10-29) October 29, 1984 (age 31) NFL draft: 2007 / Round: 3 / Pick: 91 Profiles | ||
Mario Henderson: Football Offensive Tackle
Mario Henderson (born October 29, 1984) is an American football offensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He spent the first four years of his career with the Oakland Raiders, after being selected from Florida State in the 2007 NFL Draft.
Contents
- Mario Henderson Football Offensive Tackle
- Mario Henderson Recruiting Video
- Early life
- Oakland Raiders
- San Diego Chargers
- Personal life
- References
Mario Henderson (Recruiting Video)
Early life
Henderson originally attended Bishop Verot High School in Fort Myers, FL. Henderson was a 375-pound freshman who'd never played football. His first year of football was his Senior year.
After his sophomore year, Henderson transferred to Lehigh Senior High School. Due to transfer rules, he was not able to play during his junior year. He used that time to change his physique and, in his senior year, earned a scholarship to Florida State University. His senior year, he averaged 28 points per game and 14 rebounds, and was 1st team all state and 1st team all county as a member of Lehigh Senior basketball team.
Oakland Raiders
After starting only 1 year his Senior year, Henderson was selected by the Raiders in the 3rd round of the 2007 draft. In his second year, he started several games at left tackle in place of injured veteran Kwame Harris, and was the Raiders' full-time left tackle in 2008, 2009, and 2010.
San Diego Chargers
Henderson signed with the San Diego Chargers on April 12, 2012.
Personal life
On March 17, 2011, Henderson was arrested in Fort Myers for the charge of carrying a concealed firearm.