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Former Kansas Football Star Meets With NFL Team Ahead of Draft
Ex-Kansas wide receiver Emmanuel Henderson Jr. met with the Kansas City Chiefs at the East–West Shrine Bowl.
Jan. 27, 2026 at 8:31pm
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Emmanuel Henderson Jr., a former wide receiver for the Kansas Jayhawks, has met with several NFL teams, including the Kansas City Chiefs, ahead of the upcoming NFL Draft. Henderson, who transferred to Kansas for his senior season, had a productive year, finishing with 45 receptions for 766 yards and 5 touchdowns. He also excelled as a kick returner. While Henderson's measurements at the Shrine Bowl were slightly below his listed size, his athleticism and speed have drawn interest from NFL teams, and he could be a late-round draft pick or an undrafted free agent signing.
Why it matters
Henderson's potential selection in the NFL Draft would be a significant accomplishment for the Kansas football program, which has struggled in recent years. The Chiefs meeting with Henderson is also noteworthy, as he could potentially land with the local NFL franchise and play close to where he finished his college career.
The details
Ahead of the East-West Shrine Bowl, Henderson has met with several NFL teams, including the Kansas City Chiefs, as they evaluate their draft boards. Henderson has also held formal visits with the Green Bay Packers, New York Giants, Las Vegas Raiders, New Orleans Saints, and Washington Commanders. While most mock drafts currently project Henderson to go undrafted, a strong Shrine Bowl performance could push him into late-round consideration. If not, he is almost certain to draw interest as an undrafted free agent due to his athleticism and elite speed.
- The East-West Shrine Bowl practices began on January 23, 2026.
- The East-West Shrine Bowl took place on January 27, 2026.
The players
Emmanuel Henderson Jr.
A former wide receiver for the Kansas Jayhawks who transferred to the school for his senior season. He had a productive year, finishing with 45 receptions for 766 yards and 5 touchdowns, and also excelled as a kick returner.
Kansas City Chiefs
The local NFL franchise that has met with Emmanuel Henderson Jr. ahead of the upcoming NFL Draft.
What they’re saying
“Good Luck to our guys in the @ShrineBowl TONIGHT ‼️”
— Kansas Football
“The #Chiefs met with Kansas WR Emmanuel Henderson at the Shrine Bowl.”
— Arrowhead Corner
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