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In May 2023, Henderson announced that he would transfer to [[Texas A&M Aggies football|Texas A&M]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gould |first=Andrew |date=2023-11-18 |title=Fresno State Transfer Quarterback Jaylen Henderson Announces Commitment |url=https://thespun.com/college-football/fresno-state-transfer-quarterback-jaylen-henderson-announces-commitment |access-date=2023-11-19 |website=The Spun |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-05-08 |title=Texas A&M lands commitment from former Fresno State quarterback Jaylen Henderson |url=https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/texas-am-aggies/2023/05/07/texas-am-lands-commitment-from-former-fresno-state-quarterback-jaylen-henderson/ |access-date=2023-11-19 |website=Dallas News |language=en}}</ref> He entered the [[2023 Texas A&M Aggies football team|2023 season]], as the third-string quarterback behind [[Conner Weigman]] and [[Max Johnson]]. However, following injuries to Weigman and Johnson, Henderson was named the team's starting quarterback against [[2023 Mississippi State Bulldogs football team|Mississippi State]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-11-11 |title=Texas A&M reportedly makes decision on starting quarterback against Mississippi State |url=https://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/tamu-football/texas-am-reportedly-makes-decision-on-starting-quarterback-against-mississippi-state/ |access-date=2023-11-19 |website=Saturday Down South |language=en-US}}</ref> In his first career start, Henderson combined for four total touchdowns, two passing and two rushing, while leading Texas A&M in a 51–10 rout.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brown |first=Travis |date=2023-11-11 |title=A&M QB Jaylen Henderson takes spotlight in first start while downing Mississippi State |url=https://theeagle.com/sports/college/aggiesports/a-m-qb-jaylen-henderson-takes-spotlight-in-first-start-while-downing-mississippi-state/article_55744122-811b-11ee-8a39-4b309e03ce31.html |access-date=2023-11-19 |website=The Eagle |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-11-12 |title=Jaylen Henderson accounts for 4 TDs in first start as Texas A&M routs Mississippi State |url=https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/texas-am-aggies/2023/11/11/jaylen-henderson-accounts-for-4-tds-in-first-start-as-texas-am-routs-mississippi-state/ |access-date=2023-11-19 |website=Dallas News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Rieken |first=Kristie |date=2023-11-12 |title=Henderson accounts for 4 TDs in first start as Texas A&M routs Mississippi State 51-10 |url=https://www.timesunion.com/sports/article/henderson-accounts-for-4-tds-in-first-start-as-18486160.php |access-date=2023-11-19 |website=Times Union |language=en}}</ref> The following week against [[2023 Abilene Christian Wildcats football team|Abilene Christian]], he passed for 260 yards and two touchdowns, in a 38–10 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jaylen Henderson lifts Texas AM past Abilene Christian |url=https://www.bignewsnetwork.com/news/274038026/jaylen-henderson-lifts-texas-am-past-abilene-christian |access-date=2023-11-19 |website=Big News Network.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-11-18 |title=Jaylen Henderson leads Texas A&M to victory in Elijah Robinson's first game as interim coach. |url=https://apnews.com/article/abilene-christian-texas-am-football-bf597e13707e9e528735bf2224dc1d09 |access-date=2023-11-19 |website=AP News |language=en}}</ref> In his first career start on the road against No. 14 [[LSU Tigers football|LSU]], Henderson passed for 294 yards and two touchdowns in a 30–42 defeat, his first career loss as a starter.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cessna |first=Robert |date=2023-11-25 |title=Cessna: Henderson, A&M couldn't keep Daniels, LSU down |url=https://theeagle.com/sports/college/aggiesports/football/cessna-henderson-a-m-couldnt-keep-daniels-lsu-down/article_82dd2088-8be9-11ee-b87d-6fb289b03148.html |access-date=2023-11-26 |website=The Eagle |language=en}}</ref> |
In May 2023, Henderson announced that he would transfer to [[Texas A&M Aggies football|Texas A&M]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gould |first=Andrew |date=2023-11-18 |title=Fresno State Transfer Quarterback Jaylen Henderson Announces Commitment |url=https://thespun.com/college-football/fresno-state-transfer-quarterback-jaylen-henderson-announces-commitment |access-date=2023-11-19 |website=The Spun |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-05-08 |title=Texas A&M lands commitment from former Fresno State quarterback Jaylen Henderson |url=https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/texas-am-aggies/2023/05/07/texas-am-lands-commitment-from-former-fresno-state-quarterback-jaylen-henderson/ |access-date=2023-11-19 |website=Dallas News |language=en}}</ref> He entered the [[2023 Texas A&M Aggies football team|2023 season]], as the third-string quarterback behind [[Conner Weigman]] and [[Max Johnson]]. However, following injuries to Weigman and Johnson, Henderson was named the team's starting quarterback against [[2023 Mississippi State Bulldogs football team|Mississippi State]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-11-11 |title=Texas A&M reportedly makes decision on starting quarterback against Mississippi State |url=https://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/tamu-football/texas-am-reportedly-makes-decision-on-starting-quarterback-against-mississippi-state/ |access-date=2023-11-19 |website=Saturday Down South |language=en-US}}</ref> In his first career start, Henderson combined for four total touchdowns, two passing and two rushing, while leading Texas A&M in a 51–10 rout.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brown |first=Travis |date=2023-11-11 |title=A&M QB Jaylen Henderson takes spotlight in first start while downing Mississippi State |url=https://theeagle.com/sports/college/aggiesports/a-m-qb-jaylen-henderson-takes-spotlight-in-first-start-while-downing-mississippi-state/article_55744122-811b-11ee-8a39-4b309e03ce31.html |access-date=2023-11-19 |website=The Eagle |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-11-12 |title=Jaylen Henderson accounts for 4 TDs in first start as Texas A&M routs Mississippi State |url=https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/texas-am-aggies/2023/11/11/jaylen-henderson-accounts-for-4-tds-in-first-start-as-texas-am-routs-mississippi-state/ |access-date=2023-11-19 |website=Dallas News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Rieken |first=Kristie |date=2023-11-12 |title=Henderson accounts for 4 TDs in first start as Texas A&M routs Mississippi State 51-10 |url=https://www.timesunion.com/sports/article/henderson-accounts-for-4-tds-in-first-start-as-18486160.php |access-date=2023-11-19 |website=Times Union |language=en}}</ref> The following week against [[2023 Abilene Christian Wildcats football team|Abilene Christian]], he passed for 260 yards and two touchdowns, in a 38–10 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jaylen Henderson lifts Texas AM past Abilene Christian |url=https://www.bignewsnetwork.com/news/274038026/jaylen-henderson-lifts-texas-am-past-abilene-christian |access-date=2023-11-19 |website=Big News Network.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-11-18 |title=Jaylen Henderson leads Texas A&M to victory in Elijah Robinson's first game as interim coach. |url=https://apnews.com/article/abilene-christian-texas-am-football-bf597e13707e9e528735bf2224dc1d09 |access-date=2023-11-19 |website=AP News |language=en}}</ref> In his first career start on the road against No. 14 [[LSU Tigers football|LSU]], Henderson passed for 294 yards and two touchdowns in a 30–42 defeat, his first career loss as a starter.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cessna |first=Robert |date=2023-11-25 |title=Cessna: Henderson, A&M couldn't keep Daniels, LSU down |url=https://theeagle.com/sports/college/aggiesports/football/cessna-henderson-a-m-couldnt-keep-daniels-lsu-down/article_82dd2088-8be9-11ee-b87d-6fb289b03148.html |access-date=2023-11-26 |website=The Eagle |language=en}}</ref> |
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Henderson started the [[2023 Texas Bowl]], where he suffered an injury on the first play from scrimmage, landing awkwardly on his right arm. He exited the field with a brace over his arm and was replaced by true freshman [[Marcel Reed]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jaylen Henderson injury update: Texas A&M QB leaves Texas Bowl after landing on right arm |url=https://www.statesman.com/story/sports/college/football/2023/12/27/jaylen-henderson-injury-update-texas-am-qb-exits-bowl-after-first-play/72044204007/ |access-date=2023-12-28 |website=Austin American-Statesman |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-12-28 |title=Aggies lose QB Henderson on game's first play |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/39194676/texas-jaylen-henderson-injured-first-play-texas-bowl |access-date=2023-12-28 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> Texas A&M went on to lose the game 23–31 in Henderson's absence.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zwerneman |first=Brent |date=2023-12-28 |title=Oklahoma State holds off undermanned Texas A&M in Texas Bowl |url=https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/college/article/oklahoma-state-31-texas-aggies-23-texas-bowl-18576155.php |access-date=2023-12-28 |website=Houston Chronicle |language=en}}</ref> |
Henderson started the [[2023 Texas Bowl]], where he suffered an injury on the first play from scrimmage, landing awkwardly on his right arm. He exited the field with a brace over his arm and was replaced by true freshman [[Marcel Reed]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jaylen Henderson injury update: Texas A&M QB leaves Texas Bowl after landing on right arm |url=https://www.statesman.com/story/sports/college/football/2023/12/27/jaylen-henderson-injury-update-texas-am-qb-exits-bowl-after-first-play/72044204007/ |access-date=2023-12-28 |website=Austin American-Statesman |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Wilson |first=Dave |date=2023-12-28 |title=Aggies lose QB Henderson on game's first play |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/39194676/texas-jaylen-henderson-injured-first-play-texas-bowl |access-date=2023-12-28 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> Texas A&M went on to lose the game 23–31 in Henderson's absence.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zwerneman |first=Brent |date=2023-12-28 |title=Oklahoma State holds off undermanned Texas A&M in Texas Bowl |url=https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/college/article/oklahoma-state-31-texas-aggies-23-texas-bowl-18576155.php |access-date=2023-12-28 |website=Houston Chronicle |language=en}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 18:04, 30 October 2024
| Texas A&M Aggies – No. 13 | |
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| Position | Quarterback |
| Class |  |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | Encino, California, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College |
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| Bowl games | |
| High school | Chaminade |
Jaylen Henderson is an American football quarterback for the Texas A&M Aggies. He previously played for the Fresno State Bulldogs.
High school career
Henderson attended Chaminade College Preparatory School in San Fernando Valley, California.[1] In his junior year, Henderson passed for 2,664 yards and 20 touchdowns.[2] In his senior season, he threw for 15 touchdowns, before committing to play college football at California State University, Fresno.[3]
College career
Henderson played sparingly for two seasons at Fresno State, appearing in five games, before announcing that he would enter the transfer portal in April 2023.[4]
In May 2023, Henderson announced that he would transfer to Texas A&M.[5][6] He entered the 2023 season, as the third-string quarterback behind Conner Weigman and Max Johnson. However, following injuries to Weigman and Johnson, Henderson was named the team's starting quarterback against Mississippi State.[7] In his first career start, Henderson combined for four total touchdowns, two passing and two rushing, while leading Texas A&M in a 51–10 rout.[8][9][10] The following week against Abilene Christian, he passed for 260 yards and two touchdowns, in a 38–10 victory.[11][12] In his first career start on the road against No. 14 LSU, Henderson passed for 294 yards and two touchdowns in a 30–42 defeat, his first career loss as a starter.[13]
Henderson started the 2023 Texas Bowl, where he suffered an injury on the first play from scrimmage, landing awkwardly on his right arm. He exited the field with a brace over his arm and was replaced by true freshman Marcel Reed.[14][15] Texas A&M went on to lose the game 23–31 in Henderson's absence.[16]
Statistics
| Season | Games | Passing | Rushing | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Record | Comp | Att | Pct | Yards | Avg | TD | Int | Rate | Att | Yards | Avg | TD | ||
| Fresno State Bulldogs | ||||||||||||||||
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | 0–0 | 5 | 8 | 62.5 | 49 | 6.1 | 0 | 0 | 114.0 | 14 | 68 | 4.9 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0–0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | 0 | |
| Texas A&M Aggies | ||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 5 | 4 | 2–2 | 53 | 78 | 67.9 | 715 | 9.2 | 6 | 2 | 158.9 | 41 | 104 | 5.2 | 2 | |
| Career[17] | 10 | 4 | 2−2 | 58 | 86 | 67.4 | 764 | 8.9 | 6 | 2 | 145.6 | 57 | 170 | 4.6 | 2 | |
Personal life
While at Fresno State, Henderson wore the number 13 in honor of his late sister, who died at the age of 13 from Leukemia.[18] Henderson is the cousin of former NFL linebacker Chris Carter.[18]
References
- ^ Fattal, Tarek (April 11, 2021). "Jaylen Henderson does it all in Chaminade football's shocking win over Alemany". Daily News. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
- ^ Escarcega, James (June 18, 2020). "Chaminade's Jaylen Henderson emerging as top dual-threat QB on West Coast". Daily News. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
- ^ Kuwada, Robert (April 29, 2021). "Fresno State has struggled recruiting prep quarterbacks. Are things finally turning around?". Fresno Bee. Retrieved September 21, 2024.
- ^ "Fresno State QB Jaylen Henderson to transfer". YourCentralValley.com. April 21, 2023. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
- ^ Gould, Andrew (November 18, 2023). "Fresno State Transfer Quarterback Jaylen Henderson Announces Commitment". The Spun. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
- ^ "Texas A&M lands commitment from former Fresno State quarterback Jaylen Henderson". Dallas News. May 8, 2023. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
- ^ "Texas A&M reportedly makes decision on starting quarterback against Mississippi State". Saturday Down South. November 11, 2023. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
- ^ Brown, Travis (November 11, 2023). "A&M QB Jaylen Henderson takes spotlight in first start while downing Mississippi State". The Eagle. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
- ^ "Jaylen Henderson accounts for 4 TDs in first start as Texas A&M routs Mississippi State". Dallas News. November 12, 2023. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
- ^ Rieken, Kristie (November 12, 2023). "Henderson accounts for 4 TDs in first start as Texas A&M routs Mississippi State 51-10". Times Union. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
- ^ "Jaylen Henderson lifts Texas AM past Abilene Christian". Big News Network.com. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
- ^ "Jaylen Henderson leads Texas A&M to victory in Elijah Robinson's first game as interim coach". AP News. November 18, 2023. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
- ^ Cessna, Robert (November 25, 2023). "Cessna: Henderson, A&M couldn't keep Daniels, LSU down". The Eagle. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
- ^ "Jaylen Henderson injury update: Texas A&M QB leaves Texas Bowl after landing on right arm". Austin American-Statesman. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
- ^ Wilson, Dave (December 28, 2023). "Aggies lose QB Henderson on game's first play". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
- ^ Zwerneman, Brent (December 28, 2023). "Oklahoma State holds off undermanned Texas A&M in Texas Bowl". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
- ^ "Jaylen Henderson College Stats". Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
- ^ a b "Bulldog Breakdown: Fresno State signee Jaylen Henderson has familiarity with program". ABC30 Fresno. December 21, 2020. Retrieved November 19, 2023.