Seahawks' Jay Harbaugh impressed by rookie WR Emmanuel Henderson
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 7:30 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Seattle Seahawks special teams coordinator Jay Harbaugh praised rookie wide receiver Emmanuel Henderson Jr. after the team's ninth training camp practice of the summer. Harbaugh highlighted Henderson's learning progress and showcased his impressive movement skills, speed, and acceleration. Henderson, selected with the No. 199 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, stood out as a kick returner at Kansas, leading the Big 12 in kick return touchdowns last season. He is set to contribute alongside Rashid Shaheed and Tory Horton in the punt return game this season.
- •Jay Harbaugh is the Seahawks' special teams coordinator.
- •Henderson was a standout returner at Kansas in 2025.
- •He was drafted 199th overall in the 2026 NFL Draft.
- •Henderson has impressed in training camp practices this summer.
- •He will join Shaheed and Horton for punt returns.
- 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — Seahawks ST coordinator Jay Harbaugh praises WR Emmanuel Henderson
"Seahawks special teams coordinator Jay Harbaugh loves what he has seen from Emmanuel Henderson Jr. in practices this offseason.
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