Joe Henderson was drafted No. 273 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1989 NFL Draft out of Iowa State. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #273
- Round
- 10
- Draft class
- 1989
The pick
How Joe Henderson came off the board in 1989.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Iowa State
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1989 classAround pick 273
Who came off the board on either side of Joe Henderson.
Clemson
Ole Miss
Akron
Memphis
Other RB picks from Iowa State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Joe Henderson in the 1989 NFL Draft
Joe Henderson is a Running back out of Iowa State selected No. 273 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1989 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Iowa State has produced 52 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 Joe Henderson drafted?
Joe Henderson was selected No. 273 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1989 NFL Draft (Rd 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/joe-henderson.
What college did Joe Henderson play for?
Joe Henderson played college football at Iowa State in the Big 12. See every Iowa State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/iowa-state-cyclones.
How did Joe Henderson's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/joe-henderson.