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Devery Henderson at LSU

Posted on 12/1/09 at 9:27 am
Posted by LSU91MBA
Houston
Member since Aug 2008
1588 posts
Posted on 12/1/09 at 9:27 am
When Devery Henderson first came to LSU - was he a running back that converted to slot receiver or always a receiver?

I know Josh Reed was a RB and went to WR - but watching the Saints last night I got into talking about Devery at LSU and I seem to recall him being a RB when he got there - then going to WR.

Thanks
Posted by choupiquesushi
yaton rouge
Member since Jun 2006
33620 posts
Posted on 12/1/09 at 9:27 am to
RB....
Posted by elniñeaux8
Kenner
Member since Sep 2005
21 posts
Posted on 12/1/09 at 9:27 am to
Pretty sure he was recruited as a RB and converted to receiver.
Posted by BBATiger
Member since Jun 2005
16684 posts
Posted on 12/1/09 at 9:27 am to
RB from Opelousas that got moved to WR. Thanks Nick.
Posted by Sasquatch Smash
Member since Nov 2007
25841 posts
Posted on 12/1/09 at 9:28 am to
He was a RB when he got here, with number 24 if I remember correctly.
Posted by dutchtowntiger100
dutchtown
Member since Aug 2009
2872 posts
Posted on 12/1/09 at 9:29 am to
Henderson fumbled as a RB in the Ole Miss loss during 2001 season. After that he was moved to WR the next year.
Posted by TopWaterTiger
Lake Charles, LA
Member since May 2006
11959 posts
Posted on 12/1/09 at 9:31 am to
dude has gotten better every year with the Saints!
Posted by tigertrax101
mike's jungle
Member since Nov 2008
634 posts
Posted on 12/1/09 at 9:32 am to
id like to see john williams be moved from wr to rb
Posted by LSUinNYC
Member since Oct 2009
155 posts
Posted on 12/1/09 at 9:35 am to
26 Devery Henderson RB 6-0 187 Fr. HS Opelousas, La. (Opelousas HS)
Posted by LSU91MBA
Houston
Member since Aug 2008
1588 posts
Posted on 12/1/09 at 9:43 am to
THANKS - that's what I recalled too -- RB out of HS - but turned receiver because he was taller and we were loaded with RBs at the time.

I'd have to say, "he found his nitch" eh?
Posted by LSUinNYC
Member since Oct 2009
155 posts
Posted on 12/1/09 at 9:47 am to
quote:

we were loaded with RBs at the time


seriously. i remember when Toefield ripped apart Arkansas and Auburn in consecutive weeks in 2001. wish Miles wasn't a run by committee coach, it's always beautiful to watch one RB just own a defense.
Posted by luvmesumlsu
DFW
Member since Dec 2005
2320 posts
Posted on 12/1/09 at 9:47 am to
quote:

I'd have to say, "he found his nitch" eh?

the possibilities are endless with a great coach, but yes he looked superb last night!
Posted by RANDY44
Member since Aug 2005
9572 posts
Posted on 12/1/09 at 9:48 am to
Devery converted to WR late in the 2001 season, at least part-time. Became full-time WR in spring of 2002.
Posted by rattlebucket
SELA
Member since Feb 2009
12530 posts
Posted on 12/1/09 at 9:49 am to
Rubba chest definitely has improved in past 2-3 seasons
Posted by TigerArkitek
Bestbank
Member since Oct 2005
1336 posts
Posted on 12/1/09 at 9:58 am to
RB - Saban used to run him up the middle for no gain. Then switched to WR.
Posted by TigerArkitek
Bestbank
Member since Oct 2005
1336 posts
Posted on 12/1/09 at 9:59 am to
RB - Saban used to run him up the middle for no gain. Then switched to WR.
Posted by dandan
Member since Nov 2007
4953 posts
Posted on 12/1/09 at 10:07 am to
quote:

Henderson fumbled as a RB in the Ole Miss loss during 2001 season. After that he was moved to WR the next year.


That's what I was going to say. Man that was a really tough loss. Then out of nowhere LSU sneaks in the backdoor to Atlanta with 3 conference losses and Saban's legend starts at LSU.
Posted by noonan
Nassau Bay, TX
Member since Aug 2005
36999 posts
Posted on 12/1/09 at 10:15 am to
pretty sure he doubled as a defensive back under a different name.
Posted by Suntiger
STG or BR or somewhere else
Member since Feb 2007
35429 posts
Posted on 12/1/09 at 10:42 am to
quote:

When Devery Henderson first came to LSU - was he a running back that converted to slot receiver or always a receiver?


He was a track guy converted to a football player.
Posted by MSTiger33
Member since Oct 2007
21404 posts
Posted on 12/1/09 at 10:47 am to
Running Back from OHS. The kid could run in high school. My parents went to the game last night. I am sure my mom is going to be a chatty kathy with Devery's mom at the gym tomorrow.
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