After a standout career at Fontana High School, culminating in a CIF championship game in 1976, Henderson then joined the football program at Oklahoma State University.[2] He later finished his college football career at San Diego State University.
Henderson was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the 6th round in 1981.[3] He played two years in Chicago, before being traded to the San Diego Chargers. After two years with the Chargers, Henderson retired from professional football.
^Hickok, Ralph (February 18, 2009). "History - 1981 NFL Draft". HickokSports.com. Archived from the original on January 25, 2013. Retrieved October 2, 2012.