University of Massachusets Athletics
2015 Football Roster
Tyshon Henderson
- Height:
- 6-6
- Weight:
- 326
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Newark, N.J.
· Appeared in 11 games, starting at Notre Dame and vs. Toledo
· Offense gained 302 yards through the air against Notre Dame
· UMass tied its season-high with four passing touchdowns vs. Toledo
2014:
· Appeared in 11 games
· Minutemen averaged 27.3 points and 421.1 total offensive yards as a team in 2014
· Helped create holes for the run game, which averaged 109.3 ypg
· Reserve offensive lineman as UMass totaled five touchdowns and 562 yards of offense against Eastern Michigan
2013:
· Saw action in eight games, including one start
· Part of an offensive line group which excelled in pass protection as it allowed just 16 sacks
· Recovered a fumble against Vanderbilt
High School:
· Named to the All-New England Team as a senior as well as the All-ISL League First Team, All-Providence Journal, a PROJO All-Star, St. George's School Team MVP and Offensive Line MVP
· Played offensive and defensive line
· Had 56 tackles, including 25 solo stops, as a senior
Captain of the football, basketball and track and field teams
Personal
• Majoring in building and construction technology
