JustinHenderson

Was one of the pleasant developments of spring practice … Made multiple sacks and tackles for loss during the spring scrimmages … Turned in a terrific performance in the Blue/White Spring Game with seven tackles, featuring two quarterback sacks and an additional tackle for loss … Can play defensive end or the new hybrid end/linebacker position … Graduated from high school in December, 2009, and enrolled at Kentucky in January, 2010 … Has a good-sized frame that can handle extra weight and strength.

2010 (Freshman): Redshirted.

High School: First-team all-state as a senior by the High School Sports Report … Four-year starter at tight end for Bamberg-Ehrhardt High School … On defense he started at outside linebacker as a sophomore, then moved to defensive end in his final two campaigns … Made 84 tackles as a senior, including seven quarterback sacks and 18 additional tackles for loss … Notched 67 tackles, featuring 10 sacks and 12 additional TFL his junior year … At tight end, he totaled 27 catches for 424 yards and three touchdowns over his final two seasons … Chosen for the all-area and all-region teams as a junior … BEHS went to the state playoffs each season, reaching the third round his sophomore and junior years … Head coach was Kevin Crosby … “Justin is a hard-working kid whose motor is non-stop,” said assistant coach Corey Crosby. “He’s a strong kid who won an area weightlifting championship.” … Played in the prestigious North Carolina-South Carolina All-Star Shrine Game following his senior season … One of the nation’s top- 100 defensive ends by Scout.com and the No. 45 weakside end as tabbed by Rivals.com … Also participated in wrestling, baseball and track in high school … Member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Personal: Born in Orangeburg, S.C. … Son of Shirley Henderson and Allen Henderson … Allen played college football at Wofford … Political science major.