Two former Kansas football players are headed to the great Northwest. Wide receivers Emmanuel Henderson Jr. and Levi Wentz will be in camp with the Seattle Seahawks.
Henderson was selected by the Seahawks in the sixth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, and Levi Wentz signed as an undrafted free agent after the draft festivities this past weekend.
Both receivers have an exciting upside, and Henderson could be a game-changer on special teams with his skills as a kick returner. They will give the Seahawks quality options for depth in the wide receiver room.
Emmanuel Henderson Jr. and Levi Wentz have useful skills that could help the Seahawks
Henderson spent the first three years of his career at Alabama but didn't receive much playing time. At Kansas, he excelled, catching 45 balls for 766 yards and five touchdowns. He averaged 17.0 per catch. Those numbers are a reflection of his ability to stretch a defense with his speed and make big plays.
His kickoff return potential may be the most exciting aspect of his game for the Seahawks. For the Jayhawks, he returned 18 kicks for 455 yards and a touchdown. That worked out to an impressive 25.3 yards per return.
In this 94-yard touchdown return, Henderson shows tremendous vision and a fantastic burst of speed, and he's quick and decisive with his cuts. He can bring excitement to the Seattle return game.
Wentz didn't put up the quantity of stats that Henderson did at KU, but he showed solid skills as a receiver. Wentz, who played linebacker and cornerback at Old Dominion, caught 16 passes for 258 yards and two touchdowns at KU. He averaged 16.1 yards per reception. He's not a burner like Henderson, but he showed good hands while at Kansas and was a decent route runner.
While Henderson has a great chance to make the roster, Wentz is much more of a long shot. The former offers potential for both the special teams and the passing game. Wentz will need to be incredibly impressive in camp to earn a spot on the roster. Maybe he can make enough of a positive impact as to get an offer for a taxi squad.
Former Jayhawks teammates Henderson and Wentz will continue to play on the same team, at least for a while. The Seahawks are getting a couple of quality receivers, and it will be interesting to see what roles they earn moving forward.
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