E.J. Henderson

Minnesota Vikings 40th pick

MLB ·

Maryland · 2003–2011

125

Games

559

Solo Tackles

15.5

Sacks

Interceptions

E.J. Henderson is a former middle linebacker out of Maryland, selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the 40th overall pick (round 2) in the 2003 NFL Draft. He played 125 regular-season games from 2003 to 2011, with the Minnesota Vikings. He was named to 1 Pro Bowl.

Draft Details

Year

2003

Round

Round 2

Pick

40th overall

Team

Minnesota Vikings

Position

MLB

College

Maryland

E.J. Henderson Career Stats

1× Pro Bowl selection.
Primary starter for 7 seasons.

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
2003	MIN	13	24	6	0	0	0	0	1
2004	MIN	14	52	28	1	0	0	3	1
2005	MIN	15	44	22	1	0	0	1	2
2006	MIN	16	74	32	2.5	5	2	4	1
2007	MIN	16	82	24	5.5	9	0	4	3
2008	MIN	4	17	4	1	3	0	0	1
2009	MIN	12	50	19	2	7	0	1	0
2010	MIN	16	58	35	1	3	3	4	1
2011	MIN	16	76	29	2	4	0	3	3
Career		122	477	199	16	31	5	20	13

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

NFL Combine Results

Height

6-1

Weight

245 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.80s

Bench Press

20 reps

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