MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- He has lost 29 pounds from last season, "slimming down" to 353 pounds, if that's the right terminology for an oversized defensive tackle.
And his nickname, "Ghost," may be the definitive use of antiphrasis in acknowledging the largest guy on Alabama State's team.
Roderick Henderson was always a dominant player, from his days at G.W. Carver to a year at Southern Mississippi to last season at Alabama State. But after fighting all summer to get in better shape, he is at the front of the group of defensive tackles in almost every post-practice sprint, a testimony to his dedication in becoming the "slimmer" Henderson.
" 'Ghost' is probably in the best shape he's ever been in his life," Alabama State coach Reggie Barlow said. "He's doing a good job for us. He's strong. Just getting last year under his belt and playing with some consistency and being able to dominate, that gave him the confidence. And he's got a low center of gravity, so he's a hard guy to block."
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