Mario Henderson

Mario Henderson (born October 29, 1984) is an American football offensive tackle for the Tampa Bay Storm of the Arena Football League. He spent the first four years of his career with the Oakland Raiders, after being selected from Florida State in the 2007 NFL Draft.

Early life

Henderson originally attended Bishop Verot High School in Fort Myers, FL.^[1] Henderson was a 375 pound freshman who'd never played football. His first year of football was his sophomore year.

After his sophomore year, Henderson transferred to Lehigh Senior High School. Due to transfer rules, he was not able to play during his junior year. He used that time to change his physique and, in his senior year, earned a scholarship to Florida State University.^[2]

Professional career

Oakland Raiders

Henderson was selected by the Raiders in the 3rd round of the 2007 draft. In his second year, he started several games at left tackle in place of injured veteran Kwame Harris, and was the Raiders' full-time left tackle in 2009. In 2010, he lost his job to the young Jared Veldheer, and Oakland did not re-sign him for the 2011 season.

San Diego Chargers

Henderson signed with the San Diego Chargers on April 12, 2012.^[3]

Personal life

On March 17, 2011, Henderson was arrested in Fort Myers for the charge of carrying a concealed firearm.^[4][5]

References

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3. ↑ Chargers sign Mario Henderson
4. ↑ Souza, Gabriella (March 17, 2011). "Ex-Lee County high school star football player Henderson arrested in Fort Myers gun case". Ft. Myers News-Press. Retrieved 19 March 2011. 
5. ↑ "Oakland Raider arrested on firearms charge". WBBH-TV. March 17, 2011. Retrieved 19 March 2011. 

External links

• Mario Henderson on Twitter