Michael Henderman

Class:
Redshirt Senior
Position:
OL
Height:
6-3
Weight:
300
Prev School:
Sandy Creek HS
Hometown:
Atlanta, Ga.

2016 (R-Jr.):

• Named to the Big South Presidential Honor Roll

• Saw limited action during the season due to a back injury, playing against Jacksonville and SMU before missing the rest of the season

• Liberty ranked No. 19 in the country in fourth down conversion percentage (63.2 percent/12-of-19)

• The Flames ranked No. 37 in the country in turnover margin (0.36)

• Liberty ranked No. 18 in the country in fewest penalties (56) and fewest penalties per game (5.09)

• Liberty ranked third in the Big South in scoring offense, averaging 27.5 points per game

• Helped freshman quarterback Stephen Calvert throw for 1,931 yards, third most by a freshman in program history

2015 (R-So.):

• Named to the Big South Presidential Honor Roll

• Saw playing time in all 11 games, starting 10 contests

• Led the team in knockdowns

• Helped Liberty lead the Big South and rank No. 29 in the country in passing offense (259.9 passing yards per game)

• Liberty finished the year ranked No. 17 in the country in average time of possession (32:32)

• Helped the Flames rank No. 3 in the Big South in total offense (379.6 yards per game) and sacks allowed (16)

• The Flames’ pass protection allowed Liberty to finish the year ranked No. 5 in the country in fewest passes intercepted

2014 (R-Fr.):

• Saw playing time in six games

• Gained valuable playing experience against Brevard, No. 25 Bryant, Gardner-Webb, Norfolk State, No. 23 North Carolina, and No. 5 Villanova

• Helped Liberty rank second in the Big South in fewest sacks allowed (16)

• Part of an offensive line that helped Liberty finish second in the Big South in total offense (411.2 yards per game) and scoring offense (32 points per game)

• Helped Liberty lead the Big South and rank No. 10 in the country in red zone offense (89.7 percent)

• Helped Liberty lead the Big South and rank No. 20 in the nation in passing efficiency (146.2)

• Helped running back D.J. Abnar finish the year with 15 rushing touchdowns and 1,289 rushing yards, both top-five single-season rankings in program history

2013 (Fr.):

• Redshirted during the season

Prep:

• Graduate of Sandy Creek High School

• Three-year letter-winner, helping the team win three Georgia state titles

• Sandy Creek High School won the AAAA state championship in 2009 while claiming the AAA title in 2010 and 2012

• Helped the Patriots post a 56-2 record during his four years on the team

• Started 22 games, mostly at defensive tackle

Personal:

• Son of David and Glenda Henderman

• Completed his criminal justice degree in May

• Currently pursuing a master’s degree in human services counseling - executive leadership