E.J. Henderson was drafted No. 40 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Maryland. 125 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 47 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #40
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2003
- NFL games
- 125
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 4712th at Maryland
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How E.J. Henderson came off the board in 2003.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Maryland
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 245 lbs
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
125 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 47 career approximate value
- Games played
- 125
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 4712th among Maryland picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 47100% of career value
- Final season
- 20118 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 40
Who came off the board on either side of E.J. Henderson.
Wisconsin
Bethune-Cookman · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
Michigan
Arkansas · 1× Pro Bowl
Other LB picks from Maryland
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Shawne Merriman
LB · LAC · 2005
Maryland · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#34
D'Qwell Jackson
LB · CLE · 2006
Maryland · 1× Pro Bowl
#146
Eric Barton
LB · LV · 1999
Maryland
#230
Moise Fokou
LB · PHI · 2009
Maryland
#161
Jermaine Carter Jr.
LB · CAR · 2018
Maryland
#57
Kevin Walker
LB · CIN · 1988
Maryland
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
E.J. Henderson in the 2003 NFL Draft
E.J. Henderson is a Linebacker out of Maryland selected No. 40 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2003 NFL Draft. 125 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 47 career approximate value Maryland has produced 113 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 E.J. Henderson drafted?
E.J. Henderson was selected No. 40 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2003 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 8). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/e-j-henderson.
What college did E.J. Henderson play for?
E.J. Henderson played college football at Maryland in the ACC. See every Maryland draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/maryland-terrapins.
How did E.J. Henderson's NFL career turn out?
125 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 47 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/e-j-henderson.