Reuben Henderson was drafted No. 150 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1981 NFL Draft out of San Diego State. 46 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #150
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 46
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1324th at San Diego State
The pick
How Reuben Henderson came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
46 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
- Games played
- 46
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1324th among San Diego State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1077% of career value
- Final season
- 19843 years after the draft
Around pick 150
Who came off the board on either side of Reuben Henderson.
Penn State
NC State
Colorado State
Texas A&M
San Diego State in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from San Diego State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Reuben Henderson in the 1981 NFL Draft
Reuben Henderson is a Defensive back out of San Diego State selected No. 150 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1981 NFL Draft. 46 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value San Diego State has produced 91 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Reuben Henderson drafted?
Reuben Henderson was selected No. 150 overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/reuben-henderson.
What college did Reuben Henderson play for?
Reuben Henderson played college football at San Diego State in the Mountain West. See every San Diego State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/san-diego-state-aztecs.
How did Reuben Henderson's NFL career turn out?
46 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/reuben-henderson.