C.J Henderson was born and raised in Miami, Florida, and attended Christopher Columbus High School.
He played cornerback and running back for the Explorers’ football team, and as a senior, he was invited to play in the All-America Bowl.
Where did C.J. Henderson go to high school?
Christopher “C. J.” Henderson, Jr. (born September 30, 1998) is a cornerback for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL).
After playing college football for Florida, he was taken ninth overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2020 NFL Draft.
On September 27, 2021, Henderson was traded to the Carolina Panthers along with a 2022 fifth-round pick for tight end Dan Arnold and a 2022 third-round pick.
He was a four-star prospect who committed early to play for the University of Miami before withdrawing to pursue other possibilities.
Henderson eventually signed a letter of intent to play for the University of Florida.
