John Nathan Henderson , nicknamed Big John or Big Hen, is a former American football defensive tackle. He played college football for the University of Tennessee and was a two-time consensus All-American. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He has also played for the Oakland Raiders. Henderson was born in Nashville, Tennessee. He attended Pearl Cohn Comprehensive High School in Nashville, where he played defensive tackle and tight end for the Peal Cohn Firebirds high school football team. His teams won back-to-back state championships during... his junior and senior years. He was named All-State as a junior when he had 145 tackles and 15 sacks, along with 37 catches for 470 yards and 9 touchdowns. As a senior, he finished with 150 tackles and 2 sacks, to go with 45 catches for 560 yards and 11 touchdowns. He was also selected as a High School All-American by Parade magazine, USA Today, Blue Chip Illustrated, National Recruiting Advisor, and Super Prep.
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| Birthdate: | January 9, 1979 |
| Birthplace: | Nashville, Tennessee |
| Age: | 33 |
| Height: | 6' 7" |
| Weight: | 335 lbs. |
| All Positions Played: | Defensive tackle |
| Education: | University of Tennessee |
| Also known as: | Big Hen, Big John, John Nathan Henderson |