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Cretin Derham Hall (MN) St. Paul
Ht: 6-foot-8
Wt: 301 lbs
(free) You can't miss Seantrel Henderson walking around Cretin-Derham Hall. He is the 6-foot-7, 300-pound sophomore who towers over classmates.
You can't miss him on the basketball court or football field, either.
In basketball, he's dominant in the low post and has averaged 12 points a game in the Raiders' first two victories of the season.
In football, he is considered a can't-miss college recruit.
The fleet-footed offensive lineman helped pave the way for Cretin-Derham Hall's offense, which produced more than 6,000 yards and averaged 47 points a game en route to a runner-up finish in Class AAAAA.
Before Henderson even played a down at the varsity level, University of Minnesota football coach Tim Brewster saw his potential and offered a scholarship through the Cretin-Derham Hall coaching staff. Henderson also has been offered scholarships by Wisconsin, Iowa and Notre Dame, and Ohio State has made him its No. 1 recruiting target for 2010.
"If you thought the recruiting of (teammate) Michael Floyd was something, just wait when Seantrel comes along,'' Cretin-Derham Hall assistant coach Andy Bischoff said.
Cretin-Derham Hall coach Mike Scanlan said Henderson is the first sophomore from the school to get a college offer.
"I feel like, geez, let him first get a date for the Silver Bell (dance) before you offer him a scholarship,'' Scanlan said.
You likely won't miss Henderson on future Sundays in the NFL, according to Cretin-Derham Hall assistant coach Ray Hitchcock, a center for the Super Bowl champion 1987 Washington Redskins. He said Henderson has the size, talent and mind-set to excel in the NFL. Hitchcock puts him in the same sentence with Joe Jacoby, a former Pro Bowl lineman who was a teammate of Hitchcock's.
Henderson acknowledges his future appears bright.
"It's flattering that people would like me to play at their schools and that I might be good enough someday to play at the highest level,'' said Henderson, who has a 2.70 grade-point average. "Really, I haven't accomplished anything yet. I have to continue to challenge myself academically and physically. To get to those places, you have to work hard and have focus.''
Henderson, who said he has grown two inches a year since fourth grade, grew up in North Minneapolis. Now a St. Paul resident, he said he momentarily questioned his decision to attend Cretin-Derham Hall on his first day at the school. He also had considered attending DeLaSalle in Minneapolis.
While walking in a school hallway, a senior girl inadvertently bumped into him. Seeing the imposing figure of the gentle giant, she spun around and ran away. Confused at the time, Henderson chuckles about it now.
"She was scared,'' Henderson said. "I asked myself, 'Why was she running?' Then I realized I am bigger than a lot of people. I am very comfortable at Cretin-Derham Hall. It is a welcoming place. There are really good people here.''
"When he was younger," said Bree Jasper, Henderson's mother, "other kids would tease him quite a bit and call him names because he was so big. He has grown into a very well-mannered, respectful kid.''
Actually, he hasn't stopped growing.
Jasper said a doctor determined he could grow two to three more inches.
"I think it is exciting to know that I am probably not done growing," Henderson said. "I would like to get bigger. That gives me an advantage.''
Throw in his desire to add 30 pounds by working out, and that would put him in the category of Minnesota Vikings lineman Bryant McKinnie, who is 6-8, 335 pounds. Henderson met McKinnie while in eighth grade.
"He is a big fella that I really enjoy watching,'' Henderson said. "He does a nice job of moving people off the line. When I met him, he told me to make sure I had a good work ethic. He said if I keep running and stay in shape, I can go a lot of places.''
Developing standout offensive linemen is nothing new at Cretin-Derham Hall. Also passing through were future NFLers Matt Birk, Corbin Lacina, Derek Engler and Ryan Harris.
"In addition to being refrigerator huge, he has all the tools and talents to be one of the all-time greats,'' Scanlan said.
Though run blocking is Henderson's strength, his pass blocking has college scouts drooling.
"He is so nimble and athletic,'' Bischoff said. "You tie that physical ability together with a mentality that he has to grasp difficult schemes, and that is quite a player.''
Said Hitchcock: "He can dance on a light bulb. He's that kind of player that moves like he is 220 pounds. He is a young man that has been given a gift. He is a special kid because of his ability. His physical ability will carry him, but it is his ability to read and study the game that really makes him special.
"I am big on how a guy carries himself. With all the attention, he could be aloof, but he is just the opposite. I don't see that changing. There is no science to what he needs to do to reach the top level. We have an 8,000-square-foot weight room that he needs to lock himself into.''
Raiders assistant basketball coach Arvesta Kelly said Henderson has been blessed with physical talents.
"It is a God-given gift to be able to move like he does,'' Kelly said. "He just moves so well for a big man. He is so effective down low because of his quick feet and the ability to use that size.''
With the recruiting process in progress, Henderson said he is prepared to handle the pressures that go with it. He also is leaving open the possibility of selecting a college that would allow him to play football and basketball. He acknowledges, however, that his long-term emphasis is football.
When asked what recruiting advice he would offer Henderson, Floyd, a wide receiver and Notre Dame recruit, said: "Just keep doing well in school. You don't get many chances like this. Just focus on getting better and listen to your coaches. They know what is going on and can give really good advice. You can't think you are the best. You just have to keep on competing.''
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Cretin Derham Hall (MN) St. Paul
Ht: 6-foot-8
Wt: 301 lbs
(free) You can't miss Seantrel Henderson walking around Cretin-Derham Hall. He is the 6-foot-7, 300-pound sophomore who towers over classmates.
You can't miss him on the basketball court or football field, either.
In basketball, he's dominant in the low post and has averaged 12 points a game in the Raiders' first two victories of the season.
In football, he is considered a can't-miss college recruit.
The fleet-footed offensive lineman helped pave the way for Cretin-Derham Hall's offense, which produced more than 6,000 yards and averaged 47 points a game en route to a runner-up finish in Class AAAAA.
Before Henderson even played a down at the varsity level, University of Minnesota football coach Tim Brewster saw his potential and offered a scholarship through the Cretin-Derham Hall coaching staff. Henderson also has been offered scholarships by Wisconsin, Iowa and Notre Dame, and Ohio State has made him its No. 1 recruiting target for 2010.
"If you thought the recruiting of (teammate) Michael Floyd was something, just wait when Seantrel comes along,'' Cretin-Derham Hall assistant coach Andy Bischoff said.
Cretin-Derham Hall coach Mike Scanlan said Henderson is the first sophomore from the school to get a college offer.
"I feel like, geez, let him first get a date for the Silver Bell (dance) before you offer him a scholarship,'' Scanlan said.
You likely won't miss Henderson on future Sundays in the NFL, according to Cretin-Derham Hall assistant coach Ray Hitchcock, a center for the Super Bowl champion 1987 Washington Redskins. He said Henderson has the size, talent and mind-set to excel in the NFL. Hitchcock puts him in the same sentence with Joe Jacoby, a former Pro Bowl lineman who was a teammate of Hitchcock's.
Henderson acknowledges his future appears bright.
"It's flattering that people would like me to play at their schools and that I might be good enough someday to play at the highest level,'' said Henderson, who has a 2.70 grade-point average. "Really, I haven't accomplished anything yet. I have to continue to challenge myself academically and physically. To get to those places, you have to work hard and have focus.''
Henderson, who said he has grown two inches a year since fourth grade, grew up in North Minneapolis. Now a St. Paul resident, he said he momentarily questioned his decision to attend Cretin-Derham Hall on his first day at the school. He also had considered attending DeLaSalle in Minneapolis.
While walking in a school hallway, a senior girl inadvertently bumped into him. Seeing the imposing figure of the gentle giant, she spun around and ran away. Confused at the time, Henderson chuckles about it now.
"She was scared,'' Henderson said. "I asked myself, 'Why was she running?' Then I realized I am bigger than a lot of people. I am very comfortable at Cretin-Derham Hall. It is a welcoming place. There are really good people here.''
"When he was younger," said Bree Jasper, Henderson's mother, "other kids would tease him quite a bit and call him names because he was so big. He has grown into a very well-mannered, respectful kid.''
Actually, he hasn't stopped growing.
Jasper said a doctor determined he could grow two to three more inches.
"I think it is exciting to know that I am probably not done growing," Henderson said. "I would like to get bigger. That gives me an advantage.''
Throw in his desire to add 30 pounds by working out, and that would put him in the category of Minnesota Vikings lineman Bryant McKinnie, who is 6-8, 335 pounds. Henderson met McKinnie while in eighth grade.
"He is a big fella that I really enjoy watching,'' Henderson said. "He does a nice job of moving people off the line. When I met him, he told me to make sure I had a good work ethic. He said if I keep running and stay in shape, I can go a lot of places.''
Developing standout offensive linemen is nothing new at Cretin-Derham Hall. Also passing through were future NFLers Matt Birk, Corbin Lacina, Derek Engler and Ryan Harris.
"In addition to being refrigerator huge, he has all the tools and talents to be one of the all-time greats,'' Scanlan said.
Though run blocking is Henderson's strength, his pass blocking has college scouts drooling.
"He is so nimble and athletic,'' Bischoff said. "You tie that physical ability together with a mentality that he has to grasp difficult schemes, and that is quite a player.''
Said Hitchcock: "He can dance on a light bulb. He's that kind of player that moves like he is 220 pounds. He is a young man that has been given a gift. He is a special kid because of his ability. His physical ability will carry him, but it is his ability to read and study the game that really makes him special.
"I am big on how a guy carries himself. With all the attention, he could be aloof, but he is just the opposite. I don't see that changing. There is no science to what he needs to do to reach the top level. We have an 8,000-square-foot weight room that he needs to lock himself into.''
Raiders assistant basketball coach Arvesta Kelly said Henderson has been blessed with physical talents.
"It is a God-given gift to be able to move like he does,'' Kelly said. "He just moves so well for a big man. He is so effective down low because of his quick feet and the ability to use that size.''
With the recruiting process in progress, Henderson said he is prepared to handle the pressures that go with it. He also is leaving open the possibility of selecting a college that would allow him to play football and basketball. He acknowledges, however, that his long-term emphasis is football.
When asked what recruiting advice he would offer Henderson, Floyd, a wide receiver and Notre Dame recruit, said: "Just keep doing well in school. You don't get many chances like this. Just focus on getting better and listen to your coaches. They know what is going on and can give really good advice. You can't think you are the best. You just have to keep on competing.''
