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New York Giants Draft Prospect: LaDarius Henderson, OT

Originally posted on FanNation Giants Country
By Nick Falato | Last updated 1/26/24

LaDarius Henderson, OT

Height: 6’4
0Weight: 315 lbs.
Class: Senior (fifth-year)
School: Michigan

A former three-star recruit from Waxahachie High School in Waxahachie, Texas, where he was the 87th Texans prospect and the 50th offensive tackle recruit in the 2019 cycle. Henderson initially attended Arizona State and played five years in Tempe before transferring to Michigan for his final year.

Henderson was the starting LT for the National Champion Wolverines, with 637 snaps. The only other year he played left tackle was his freshman year at ASU, with 554 snaps. He only missed 13 snaps in 2022 for the Sun Devils. His play was significantly worse at tackle, but his light feet inspire hope.

He also played 1,184 reps at LG, 41 at RG, and 20 at RT throughout his career. In his two seasons at LT, he surrendered seven sacks and 57 pressures. In his other three years, he only allowed 16 pressures and four sacks.

Henderson earned First-Team All-Big Ten in 2023 and was a team captain in 2022 at ASU. He played in Michigan’s offense, which required him to pull often in GT counter situations. His athletic ability and body control on the move, along with his frame and experience, make him an interesting option for teams that like to pull their players in space.

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Ladarius Henderson’s light feet may be his defining factor, but his inability to consistently frame blocks on an island mitigated their worth at OT. Still, he’s a balanced and controlled athlete on the move with solid overall hands and an ability to engage and torque defenders away from holes in the run game. His guard tape is better than his tackle tape, especially in pass protection.

The versatility Henderson displayed reminds me a bit of Josh Ezeudu at North Carolina. Ezeudu had better hands, but Henderson may be slightly lighter on his feet. Both are best suited for guard at the next level. If Henderson can keep his center of gravity low, his upside skyrockets. He’s a bit raw from a technical standpoint, but continuity at one position could benefit Henderson when he gets to the next level.

GRADE: 6.0D

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