Amari Henderson

Amari Henderson (born September 8, 1997) is an American professional football defensive back. He played college football at Wake Forest. He has also been a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars and Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL), and the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the CFL.

Early life Henderson played high school football at Mallard Creek High School in Charlotte, North Carolina. He recorded 25, tackles, 29 pass breakups and nine interceptions his senior year in 2014, earning AP first-team all-state honors. Henderson appeared in 12 games, starting 10, in 2017, accumulating 62 tackles, two interceptions and 12 pass breakups.

Jacksonville Jaguars Henderson signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL) on April 29, 2020. He was waived on September 6 and signed to the practice squad the next day. He was released by the Jaguars on September 14, 2020.

Minnesota Vikings Henderson was signed by the Minnesota Vikings of the NFL on June 8, 2021. He re-signed with the team on December 15, 2023.

Ottawa Redblacks On February 11, 2025, it was announced that Henderson had signed a one-year contract with the Ottawa Redblacks.

Personal life Henderson's cousins Jamal Davis II and CJ McCollum are also professional athletes.