A towering 6-foot-8 tackle who anchored South Dakota's offensive line before a graduate transfer to Vanderbilt, Bryce Henderson now brings his size to the Rams' front.
Bryce Henderson is a rookie offensive tackle who signed with the Los Angeles Rams in May 2026. The Aurora, Illinois native spent five seasons at South Dakota before transferring to Vanderbilt for his final year of eligibility, bringing rare length and experience to a Rams offensive line looking for depth.
Path to the league
Henderson attended Aurora Christian Schools in Illinois and was an unranked recruit when he committed to South Dakota in 2020. He started at both left guard and right tackle across three seasons for the Coyotes before transferring to Vanderbilt in February 2025 for his final year of college eligibility, then signed with the Rams as a free agent following the 2026 NFL Draft.
Career highlights
At South Dakota, Henderson helped the Coyotes rank second in the FBS in tackles for loss allowed per game (2.93) and ninth in sacks allowed (0.93) during the 2024 season, when he started all 14 games and earned second-team All-Missouri Valley Football Conference honors. At 6-foot-8 and 320 pounds, he stands as one of the tallest offensive linemen in program history at either school.
2025 season recap
Henderson spent his final college season at Vanderbilt after transferring in from South Dakota, adding SEC-level competition to a resume built on three years as a starter in the Missouri Valley Football Conference. He signed with the Rams as a free agent in May 2026 and is working to earn a spot on the offensive line depth chart.
Sources
- ESPN: Bryce Henderson
- Vanderbilt Athletics: Bryce Henderson
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Offensive Tackle
- Group
- offense
- College
- Vanderbilt
- Hometown
- North Aurora, IL, USA
- Age
- 24
- Status
- active
