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12 Hasaan Henderson

  • Ht./Wt. 6-5 / 220
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Las Vegas, Nev.
  • High School Las Vegas HS

Biography

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SENIOR (2016) – Finished his career as one of the top receivers in Nevada program history … Hauled in 156 receptions in his career, 11 of which went for touchdowns … Fell just 53 receiving yards shy of reaching 2,000 in his career, finishing with 1,947 which ranks 16th all-time at Nevada … Caught 30 passes in his final year with the Wolf Pack, third-most on the team … Accumulated 301 receiving yards on the year which ranked fourth on the team and caught two touchdown passes … In the game against Wyoming (10/22) he made a season-best seven receptions for 89 yards, which was also a season-high … Made a season-long grab of 22 yards in the season finale win at UNLV (11/26) … Hauled in his first touchdown catch of the year at Purdue (9/24) where he made four catches for 35 yards … His second TD reception of the year came in the San Diego State game (11/12) … Began the year on the preseason watch list for the Biletnikoff Award and also earned preseason honors from Athlon Sports … Played 10 of 12 games, sitting out two due to injury … Letter winner.

JUNIOR (2015) - Started in all 13 games and tallied 52 receptions for 741 yards and four touchdowns … Ranked second on the team and sixth in the conference with 57.0 receiving yards per game … Also ranked second on the team and eighth in the MW in total receptions … Ranked second on the team with four touchdown receptions … Caught at least two passes in every game on the season … Tallied a season-high with 136 receiving yards and a touchdown on five receptions in Nevada’s win over Fresno State, earning Nevada’s offensive player of the week award … Also eclipsed 100 yards with a season-high eight receptions and 112 yards at Wyoming … Caught touchdown passes against Arizona, Texas A&M, Fresno State and San Jose State … Averaged 14.3 yards per reception, which led the team and ranked seventh in the conference …. Caught a 22-yard pass in Nevada’s last-minute, game-winning drive in the NOVA Home Loans Arizona Bowl as the Wolf Pack tallied its first bowl victory since 2011 … In the preseason, was named to Athlon Sports and Phil Steele’s Preseason All-MW Third Team … Letter winner.

SOPHOMORE (2014) - Named to Phil Steele’s All-Mountain West Third Team … Played in the opening 10 games of the season with eight starts at wide receiver … Missed the final three games of the season after suffering an injury at Air Force … Ranked third on the team in receiving yards … Finished ranked ninth in the MW with 4.5 reception per game … Posted 45 receptions, 579 yards and four touchdowns … Led the team in yards per catch (12.9) among players with at least 10 receptions … Had a breakout performance on homecoming against Boise State with seven catches and 141 yards – his first 100-yard receiving effort of the season … Caught TD passes against Arizona, Colorado State, Hawai’i and Air Force … Had a season-long 34-yard reception against Boise State and was credited with 10 explosive plays on the season … Letter winner.

REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2013) - Converted from quarterback to wide receiver during spring drills and excelled in the offseason … Played in all 12 games with three starts as he enjoyed somewhat of a breakout season … Was fourth on the team with 29 catches for 326 yards … First career touchdown catch, and only TD of the season, came against Fresno State in which he established a career high with five catches for 82 yards … Set new career highs with 10 catches for 110 yards at Colorado State … Caught 23 passes over the team’s final four games … Letter winner.

FRESHMAN (2012) - Joined the team as a true freshman and redshirted his first season at Nevada.

HIGH SCHOOL - A graduate of Las Vegas (Nev.) High School … Was a two-time all-state and all-conference selection for the Wildcats … Earned eight varsity letters – four in football and four in basketball … Was also a two-time all-state and all-conference pick in basketball.

PERSONAL - Born Hasaan Shahib Henderson on Dec. 27, 1993 … Son of Kishambi and Alzim Henderson … Has one brother and three sisters … Majoring in general studies… Had recruiting interest from Arkansas, Washington, UNLV, Hawai`i and Utah State but chose Nevada because of the program and the coaching staff … Sports hero is Cam Newton.

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Historical Player Information

  • 16

    2012Freshman

    Quarterback
    6'5" 215 lbs
    16
  • 12

    2013Redshirt Freshman

    Wide Receiver
    6'5" 230 lbs
    12
  • 12

    2014Sophomore

    Wide Receiver
    6'5" 220 lbs
    12
  • 12

    2015Junior

    Wide Receiver
    6'5" 220 lbs
    12
  • 12

    2016Senior

    Wide Receiver
    6'5" 220 lbs
    12