Old Dominion LB Jason Henderson Named 2024 Preseason All-American

With a significant college football resume to date, Old Dominion linebacker Jason Henderson has earned yet another honor. Henderson was named a first-team preseason All-American by the Walter Camp Foundation.

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The Pennsylvania native led the nation in tackles per game last season (14.2) and earned All-America honors from more than a dozen outlets. He was also a first-team All-Sun Be

In 12 regular season games, Henderson finished with 170 tackles, second in the nation to Iowa linebacker Jay Higgins last year. Higgins and Oklahoma’s Danny Stutsman were the other first-team linebackers for the Walter Camp roster.

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The 6-foot-1, 225-pound player was also named Touchdown Club of Richmond Linebacker of the Year after making at least 10 tackles in 11 games in 2023. His 436 career tackles are the most in Old Dominion football history.

Henderson missed spring training to heal a lower-body injury, but he is expected to be back in full swing by the time the season starts. The Monarchs open the 2024 season on Aug. 31 at South Carolina.