Jaguars DT Jordan Davis cites John Henderson as inspiration

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Last updated Nov 11, 2026

Jaguars DT Jordan Davis cites John Henderson as inspiration
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Jaguars' newly acquired defensive tackle Jordan Davis has expressed admiration for former Jacksonville star John Henderson as a key influence in his career. The Jaguars traded for Davis, sending two high draft picks to the Eagles, expecting him to thrive under the team's defense. Davis previously mentioned Henderson during the 2022 NFL Combine, highlighting their similar size and Henderson's impact on his playing style. As Davis joins the Jaguars, his connection with Henderson adds significance to his transition to the team, aiming to replicate Henderson's success.

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  • •Jordan Davis traded to Jaguars from Eagles for two draft picks.
  • •Davis cited John Henderson as a player he models his game after.
  • •Henderson played for Jaguars from 2002 to 2009, earning two Pro Bowl selections.
  • •Davis and Henderson share similar size, standing 6-foot-6 and 6-foot-7 respectively.
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Newly acquired Jaguars DT Jordan Davis once revealed that former Jacksonville star John Henderson was a player he modeled his game after.

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