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You can bet on when CJ Henderson will be picked in the 2020 NFL Draft with the OVER 16.5 at -105 and the UNDER at -135.
The Gators defensive back Henderson is widely expected to be selected in the first half of the first round as one of the top two cornerbacks available in the draft, writes Thomas Goldkamp of Swamp247.
The Bleacher Report has him going to the Denver Broncos in their mock draft.
Tim Daniels of Bleacher Report writes:
Henderson put together a breakout 2018 campaign with 38 total tackles, five passes defended, three sacks, two interceptions and two forced fumbles in 12 games for the Gators. His numbers dipped a bit last season and he didn't record any picks, but he still racked up 11 passes defended in nine contests.
The 21-year-old Miami native should jump right into the Broncos' starting lineup opposite A.J. Bouye during his debut campaign. Bryce Callahan could provide a challenge for the No. 2 corner spot if he's back to full strength after missing last season with a foot injury, though.
49ers Web Zone’s analyst Steve Mariucci believes Henderson would be a great fit for the 49ers.
"Richard Sherman is getting up there in age," explains Mariucci. "He's going to be around, but they need a guy on the opposite side. And (there are) a lot of good quarterbacks in that division."
Their draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah agreed.
"Just trying to improve upon a strength of this team," Jeremiah says. "I think they were the number one pass defense in the league last year, but they do need to get a little more athletic in the back end, and that's what CJ Henderson gives you.
"(He's a) tremendous athlete. The knock on him? The tackling was not good, but I believe the culture there with Coach Saleh, they'll be able to get that out of him in that regard.
- Ean Lamb, Gambling911.com
