After missing the 2025 season, a former Clemson running back has found a new home.
Dismissed RB Marquise Henderson is headed to Samford, according to a social media post.
“Next chapter… all glory to god without him I am nothing,” Henderson posted. “(Drew Swinney) plus a great coaching staff never gave up me let’s work!!”
The in-state product from Belton Honea-Path, was dismissed from the football team back in the summer, after going through his first spring practice. He did not play in 2025.
“It just didn’t work out,” Swinney said in July. “There is a standard here, and it just didn’t work out. Hate it for him, but wish him well.”
After his dismissal, Henderson quickly entered the transfer portal and announced a commitment to Liberty.
He will join a Samford program that is littered with former Clemson assistants. John Grass serves as the head coach, while Andrew Zow, Drew Swinney and Paul Tyson are all part of the offensive staff.
The record-setting running back at nearby Belton-Honea Path (S.C.) High School, led his team to the 2024 State Class AAAA Semifinals in the state of South Carolina. He finished his high school career just shy of 8,000 all-purpose yards over 47 games.
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