William Henderson ( American football ) William Terrelle Henderson ( born February 19 , 1971 ) is a former American Football fullback who played twelve seasons for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League ( NFL ) . He played college football for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill , and was chosen by the Packers with in the third round of the 1995 NFL Draft . High school and college career . Henderson attended Thomas Dale High School in Chester , Virginia . He played varsity football as a freshman , sophomore , and junior , but sat out his senior year due to a knee injury . At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill , Henderson finished his career with 145 carries for 750 yards ( 5 . 17 yards per carry avg . ) and 14 receptions for 97 yards ( 6 . 93 yards per rec . avg . ) . Henderson blew out a knee early in his career at North Carolina , but recovered . NFL . Henderson was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in 1995 , and has played every season in his career with the Packers . He came into the league as number 30 , but after cornerback Doug Evans left , changed his number to 33 . Henderson was durable and effective for the Packers , solidifying the team at fullback after moving into the starting role in 1996 . Nine times in his first 11 seasons he played in all 16 games . He was selected to 2004 Pro Bowl . Henderson blocked for six of the top nine individual rushing efforts in team annals — Dorsey Levens ' 1 , 435 yards in 1997 ( third ) , Ahman Green ' s 1 , 883 in 2003 ( first ) , 1 , 387 in 2001 ( fourth ) , 1 , 240 in 2002 ( sixth ) , 1 , 175 in 2000 ( seventh ) and 1 , 163 in 2004 ( ninth ) . Henderson was also valuable as pass catcher out of the backfield . As of 2008 , he stands tenth all - time on the Packers ' career receptions list with 320 ( for 2 , 409 yards ) , and first among running backs . He also has 123 career rushing attempts for 426 yards . On March 7 , 2007 , the Packers released Henderson amidst rumors that the Packers were trying to sign star fullback Justin Griffith . GM Ted Thompson released the following statement . " We are releasing William at this point so he can pursue other opportunities within the National Football League , " GM Ted Thompson said . " The Packers organization is extremely appreciative of his efforts over the past 12 seasons . His leadership and work ethic set an excellent example for everyone in our locker room . It is difficult to part with a high - character individual like William . He has been an influential person on several outstanding Packers teams over his career . He always will be considered a Packer . " Broadcasting . Henderson has eight years ( 1999 – 2006 ) of broadcasting experience as co - host of Monday Night Kickoff , a show produced by Green Bay TV station WBAY . He also worked as an analyst as part of ESPN ' s NFL Draft coverage April 2006 . Personal . He is currently married to Brigitta Henderson , and has two children , William II and Jayden . Henderson splits residence between Green Bay and Richmond , Virginia . Henderson was selected as Green Bay ' s 2001 ' Unsung Hero , ' in recognition of his efforts both on the field and in the community .