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Former Kansas Football Star Meets With NFL Team Ahead of Draft
- Henderson Jr. has met with multiple NFL teams during Shrine Bowl evaluations, signaling growing draft interest.
- Kansas listed receiver Emmanuel Henderson Jr. transferred from Alabama and emerged as a deep threat for the Jayhawks.
- Henderson finished the 2025 season with 45 receptions for 766 yards and five touchdowns for Kansas.
- Shrine Bowl measurements showed Henderson at 6-foot, 180 pounds with a 6-foot-4 wingspan and smaller hands than some teams prefer.
- Analysts suggest a Shrine Bowl performance could push Henderson into late-round consideration or undrafted free agent interest.
- Kansas football highlighted Henderson's go-route effectiveness and deep-threat capability during the season.
- The Chiefs have shown interest in Henderson, noting a potential local landing spot in Reid's offense.
- Shrine Bowl practices began on Jan. 23, marking the start of Henderson's exposure to NFL evaluators.
- Henderson's Shrine Bowl presence included formal visits with Packers, Giants, Raiders, Saints, and Commanders.
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