Mobile lineman who has seen great improvement in the new defensive scheme ... A very gritty, grindy pass rusher.
FRESHMAN SEASON (2023)
Appeared in nine games ... Recorded eight tackles (three solo) ... Made his collegiate debut against Idaho State on Sept. 2 ... Recorded an assisted tackle, the first of his career ... Logged six statless snaps against UCLA on Sept. 9 ... Played eight defensive snaps off the bench at Air Force on Sept. 30 ... Had one assisted tackle ... Had a career day at Hawai’i on Oct. 14 ... Set a career-high of three tackles (two solo) ... The two solo tackles were the first of his career ... Recorded his first career sack (and TFL), a one-yard loss in the third quarter ... Also recorded his first career fumble forced and fumble recovery, stripping the UH running back in the final six minutes of the game ... The fumble led to the win-securing Aztec touchdown with just over two minutes left in the game ... Came off the bench against Nevada on Oct. 21 and logged 23 defensive snaps ... Had two tackles (one solo) ... Logged 21 defensive snaps and played on special teams against Utah State on Nov. 4 ... Played 11 statless snaps on defense at Colorado State on Nov. 11 ... Logged 11 statless snaps on defense at San Jose State on Nov. 18 ... Made one tackle on 15 defensive snaps in the season finale against Fresno State on Nov. 25.
REDSHIRT SEASON (2022)
Played on scout team, utilizing redshirt season.
HIGH SCHOOL
Played one year at Canyon Springs in Las Vegas … Was a first-team all-state selection … Named the team’s defensive MVP … Also garnered academic honors … Is a three-star recruit by 247sports and ESPN, and a two-star recruit by Rivals … Owns a 247sports composite rating of 82.54 … Earned a scout grade of 84 by 247sports and a 73 by ESPN … Is rated as the 16th-best recruit in the state of Nevada by both 247sports and ESPN.
PERSONAL
Ryan Henderson was born Feb. 16, 2004 in Las Vegas ... Son of Kirby and Vina Henderson ... Chose San Diego State over offers from Arizona State, Fresno State, Colorado State, Utah State, Nevada and UNLV ... Hobbies include listening to music and playing video games ... Favorite athlete is former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch.
SINGLE-GAME BESTS
Tackles: 3 at Hawai'i (10/14/23)
Tackles for Loss: 1 at Hawai'i (10/14/23)
Sacks: 1.0 at Hawai'i (10/14/23)
Forced Fumbles: 1 at Hawai'i (10/14/23)
Fumble Recoveries: 1 at Hawai'i (10/14/23)
Ryan Henderson Season 2024
#96PositionEDGE
Weight255 lbs
Height6-3
ClassSophomore
HometownLas Vegas, Nev.
Exp.1L
Football
Second Half Surge Propels Aztecs Past Texas A&M-Commerce, 45-14
Marquez Cooper rushed for 223 yards and two touchdowns to power San Diego State to a 45-14 victory over Texas A&M-Commerce on Saturday at Snapdragon Stadium, giving Sean Lewis a victory in his inaugural game as the Aztecs’ head coach.