Xavier Henderson
Xavier Henderson  S  Michigan State | NFL Draft 2024 Souting Report - Portrait Image
Xavier Henderson
Height
6-1
Weight
210
College
Michigan State
Position
S
Class
Senior
Home town
Reynoldsburg, OH
47.4
Player Rating
89
PositionRank (DB)
4.46
FortyYD Time
Interceptions
Interception YDS
Passes Defensed
1
Tackles
38
Sol tackles
24

Xavier Henderson S Michigan State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Xavier Henderson S Michigan State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

ROLE: Zone Slot/Nickel Safety
Last Updated: 04/21/2024
Draft Year: 2024
40 time: 4.46 seconds (84%*)
Age: 25.2 DOB: 07/12/1999
Measurables:
Height: 6-1 (61%*) Weight: 210 (59%*)
Hands: 9 1/2 (58%*) Arm: 30 3/4 (30%*) Span: 74 (19%*)
Forty: 4.46 (O) (84%*) Shuttle: 4.33 (HS) (18%*)
Vertical: 34.5 (HS) (33%*)
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(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other (HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
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ROLE: Zone Slot/Nickel Safety
Last Updated: 04/21/2024
Draft Year: 2024
40 time: 4.46 seconds (84%*)
Age: 25.2 DOB: 07/12/1999
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 6-1 (61%*) Weight: 210 (59%*)
Hands: 9 1/2 (58%*) Arm: 30 3/4 (30%*)
Span: 74 (19%*)
Forty: 4.46 (O) (84%*) Shuttle: 4.33 (HS) (18%*)
Vertical: 34.5 (HS) (33%*)
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other
(HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
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Overall Rating: 47.4 / 100
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Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced
Offense Rating:
82%
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QB Rating When targeted: 118.6
Tackling:
56%
Run Defense:
66%
Coverage:
59%
Zone:
55%
Man/Press:
62%
DRAFT PROJECTION: UDFA
Overall Rank: #408 Position rank: #89
College Games: 52 College Snaps: 2934
Grade: 3 ESPN  Stars 3 ESPN  Stars ESPN RATING: 77/100
College Combine Results
OVR Rank: #67 Pos Rank: #62 State Rank: #31
College Combine Results
Grade: 247 Sports 4  Stars 247 Sports 89.8 Stars 247 RATING: 89.8/100
Ovr Rank: #313 Pos Rank: #14
Grade: 4 Stars 4 Stars RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
Player Comparison* (Similarity level)
Tony Adams - Illinois
92%
Troy Warner - BYU
85%
Nolan Turner - Clemson
80%
Draft Profile: Bio
Xavier Henderson from Pickerington Central High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school, Henderson opted to join Michigan State after being heavily recruited.

In 2018 as a freshman Henderson saw action in 12 games and played a total of 141 snaps at safety for the Spartans. He recorded just 7 tackles, no assists, while adding 4 stops. In coverage Henderson notched up one pass breakup, no interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 88.0.

As a sophomore in 2019 he played in 13 games and logged 838 snaps for the Spartans. He made solid 71 tackles, 11 assists, and had 21 stops. In coverage he totaled 2 pass breakups, 2 interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 105.2.

In 2020 as a junior Henderson played in 7 games and contributed on 511 snaps. He chalked up 35 tackles, 6 assists, and added 16 stops. In the secondary Henderson forced one pass breakup, no interceptions, and gave up QB rating when targetted of 83.2.

In 2021 as a senior Henderson saw action in 13 games while playing 992 snaps. He logged solid 67 tackles, 17 assists, and made 31 stops. In coverage Henderson had no pass breakups, one interception, and surrendered a disapointing QB rating when targetted of 116.8. He also chalked up 8 total pressures, and 3 sacks on the season

In 2022 as a fifth year senior Henderson saw action in 7 games while playing 452 snaps. He logged 30 tackles, 10 assists, and made 9 stops. In coverage Henderson had no pass breakups, no interceptions, and surrendered a disapointing QB rating when targetted of 121.4.
Scouting Report: Strengths
  • Has the fluidity, speed and quick feet to come down and defend slot receivers in man coverage. Henderson also does a nice job breaking down in space as a tackler after the catch.
  • Has smooth body control with the fluid ability to plant and redirect in any direction. Plays fast and decisive, arriving to the play with fierce intentions.
  • Has a solid frame with a strong lower body and much improved bulk. Fluid and rangy with the coordination and loose hips to quickly change directions.
  • Good strength to tackle. Plays with high energy and is a tough-minded overachiever.
  • Henderson has good size and is a fluid mover, capable of mirroring quickness underneath
  • Great on route recognition and has click-and-close ability
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
  • Needs to tighten his angles in pursuit. Needs to show better tackling technique to consistently finish.
  • Rght now he’s only capable of playing in trail position, and even then he’d likely be draw a lot of flags.
  • Plays out of control too often, laying a lot of big hits but also missing a lot of tackles along the way. Henderson also needs to do a better job reading routes when sitting back as a single-high safety.

Xavier Henderson percentiles vs other Safetys (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)

How other scouting services rate Xavier Henderson (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
408.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
97.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance. For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.

*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.