Florida Gators junior cornerback CJ Henderson announced that he will forgo his senior season and enter his name into the NFL Draft. Henderson will also skip the Gators’ bowl game.
“After much prayer and consideration, I will be foregoing my senior season and declaring for the 2020 NFL Draft and I will not be playing in the bowl game,” Henderson wrote on his Twitter account. “I am excited to be one step closer to turning my lifelong dream into a reality.”
— Chris Henderson Jr. (@HendersonChris_) December 6, 2019
Henderson was a four-star prospect from Columbus High School in Miami. He finished his junior season with 33 tackles, 3 tackles for a loss, 11 pass breakups, one quarterback hurry, and a sack. He finishes his career with 93 tackles, 6 interceptions, and 22 pass breakups.
Henderson’s athleticism and speed will make him an intriguing prospect to a lot of teams.