On Henderson: Talented linebacker with speed and agility ... redshirt freshman expected to battle for a starting assignment at inside linebacker.

1998: Redshirt season.

High School: Graduated from Aberdeen High School in 1998 ... four-year starter who played on four league championship teams ... started at middle linebacker/running back his last three years after starting at outside linebacker as a freshman ... senior honors included All-America recognition from PrepStar and honorable mention All-American (USA Today), first team all-county (Aegis, Sporting Times), and first team All-Metro (Baltimore Sun) accolades ... was named Harford County Male Athlete of the Year by the Aegis newspaper ... played on teams that compiled a four-year record of 36-7, winning or sharing county championships all four seasons and capturing a regional title in '96 ... as a senior, he totaled 148 tackles, six sacks and three fumble recoveries in addition to rushing for 1,127 yards and 15 touchdowns from the running back position ... was nominated to play in the Chesapeake Classic all-star game and was selected to the Mason-Dixon Shrine Classic ... an all-county (Aegis, Sporting Times) selection in basketball ... recruited by West Virginia, North Carolina State, Boston College and Rutgers ... high school coach was Kevin Reilly.

Personal: Eric N. Henderson ... goes by "E.J." ... born Aug. 3, 1980 ... son of Quinette and Eric Henderson ... majoring in letters and sciences.

Henderson Up Close

E.J. Henderson Class: RS Freshman Hometown: Aberdeen, Md. High School: Aberdeen Height / Weight: 6-2 / 233 Position: Linebacker