Liberty has added to the quarterback room with the addition of West Virginia transfer Jaylen Henderson.
He began his career at Fresno State, choosing the Bulldogs over offers from Air Force, Army, Boise State, Coastal Carolina, Hawaii, Louisville, Navy, New Mexico Rice, San Diego State, San Jose State, Southern Miss, USF, and several others. He spent two years at Fresno State, completing 5 of 8 passes for 49 yards. He also rushed 16 times for 66 yards.
Henderson then transferred to Texas A&M, where he appeared in five games during the 2023 season. In those appearances, he completed 53 of 78 pass attempts for 715 yards and six touchdowns with two interceptions. He also ran the ball 41 times for 104 yards and two scores. He underwent surgery on his non-throwing arm after the 2023 season, and with a new coaching staff in place, he was pushed down the depth chart.
This past year at West Virginia, Henderson completed 7 of 18 passes for 50 yards. He also rushed 29 times for 146 yards and a touchdown.
In his collegiate career, Henderson has completed 65 of 104 passes (62.5%) for 814 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. He’s also run the ball 86 times for 316 yards, and 3 touchdowns.
He has one year of eligibility remaining.
Liberty pursued Henderson heavily last year when he was in the transfer portal from Texas A&M, even bringing him in on a visit. Ultimately, the Flames brought in Ethan Vasko while Henderson went to West Virginia.
With the addition of Henderson, he will compete with incoming transfer QB Deshawn Purdie from Wake Forest and Charlotte. The Flames also return Ethan Vasko and Ethan Houck while bringing in true freshman Jachin Davis.
