USC Football: All-Pro NFL CB Reflects Fondly on Time Under New LA DC Eric Henderson

An All-Pro cornerback reflected on and praised new USC co-defensive coordinator Eric Henderson for their time together.

Jun 7, 2022; Thousand Oaks, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams defensive line coach Eric Henderson during minicamp at Cal Lutheran University. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports / Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

The USC Trojans will again look to establish their spot among the royalty of college football. USC head coach Lincoln Riley clearly is aware that the best way to do so is by improving their defense, an area they have struggled with for the past decade-plus. The Trojans have wasted no time in getting the necessary players and coaches on their side to do just that.

While all eyes are on the program's new defensive coordinator, former UCLA DC D'Anton Lynn, another one of their significant hires is co-defensive coordinator Eric Henderson. 

USC hired Henderson from the Los Angeles Rams. Henderson played a pivotal role in their defense, serving as a defensive line/run game coordinator and working alongside legends like Aaron Donald and Jalen Ramsey.

On Monday, Ramsey took to Twitter/X to praise Henderson for when he played for the Rams from 2019-22. Ramsey expressed his appreciation toward Henderson and how lucky these colleges would be to play under him. 

Just a random thought bcuz I was just in LA & stopped by to see @Coach_Henny :

Ikno the college landscape is different with NIL but I hope these recruits keep the priorities in order. Being coached by men who have proven to be good coaches & will help your game be as successful…

— Jalen Ramsey (@jalenramsey) June 17, 2024

Henderson responded to the post with appreciation. 

Wow! When Your players genuinely mention things like this out of the blue just confirms that you’re doing things right!
I really appreciate you “5” that’s mad love bro. @AaronDonald97 #DAWGWORK🐕 @uscfb https://t.co/OnwpAWeIkv

— Eric Henderson (@Coach_Henny) June 17, 2024

Clearly, Henderson knows what it's like to teach men and push them to limits they didn't think they could. His time with the Rams organization was exceptional, as he left on a high note, leading Los Angeles to the No. 8 run defense with a 70.2 grade, according to PFF. 

Henderson played an integral part in that, and he'll look to do the same in the Cardinal Red and Gold as they desperately need to turn their fortunes around. 

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