Bennett Henderson

Came in and took over the placekicking job as a freshman in 2024 ... Connected on ten field goals, the second most for a freshman in school history ... A 2023 Class 5A Football All-Section team selection at St. Clair High School ... Named to the 2023 and 2024 Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. 2024 (Freshman Season) • Appeared in all 12 games as a freshman, handling the placekicking and kickoff responsibilities. • Made good on ten of his 12 field goal attempts and 20 of his 21 PATs. • Was one shy of the Fordham freshman record for field goals in a season set by Micah Clukey in 2003. • Had four field goals of more than 40 yards, including a season-long 52-yarder. • Booted at least one field goal in eight of the 12 games. • Averaged 59.2 yards/kickoff. • Was second in the Patriot League, and eleventh in the NCAA FCS, in field goal percentage (83.3%) and third in the Patriot League in field goals/game (0.83). • Connected on all three field goal attempts at Holy Cross, including a season-best 52-yarder. Before Fordham • Named to the 2023 Class 5A Football All-Section Team. • A three-time First Team All-Conference selection. • Career stats: 27/34 field goals, six from 40+ yards. • Career stats: 111/114 PATs. • Averaged around 64 yards/kickoff senior year. • Kicked a WPIAL-best 10 field goals as a junior in 2022. • Connected on eleven field goals as a sophomore in 2021. • Played for head coach Mike Junko at Upper St. Clair High School. • Member of the National Honor Society. Personal • Son of Paula and Bill Henderson. • Has an older brother (Wilson) and an older sister (Carly). • Has not declared a major.