Malachi Henderson
Malachi Henderson is a three-star recruit from Hattiesburg, MS, out of Oak Grove (No. 2,375 in the 2025 class) who has not played in Southern Miss's 8 games this season.
Where Henderson comes from
- Hattiesburg, MS
- Oak Grove
- Within 25 miles of M. M. Roberts Stadium
- Three-star, No. 2,375 in the 2025 class.
- On the Southern Miss roster since 2025
Where Henderson fits
Southern Miss lists 15 linebackers this season.
Southern Miss linebackers with a game this season
Southern Miss is 3-5. Next: vs James Madison, Thu Nov 5.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Oak Grove
Also from Hattiesburg, MS
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Blake Anderson
Pass share
54.1%
369 pass / 313 run
Plays / game
85.2
8 games
Team sack rate
4.4%
316 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Balanced, fast tempo.
Awards
A three-star recruit at linebacker for Southern Miss -- now projected as a quality contributor at linebacker.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Southern Miss has produced 4 All-Conference linebackers.
Two seasons at Southern Miss
- 2026 Southern Miss AndersonYear 2 · Games –
- 2025 Southern Miss HuffYear 1 · Games –
- High school Oak GroveHattiesburg, MS · Class of 2025Three-star, No. 2,375 in the 2025 class. Signed with Southern Miss.Also from Oak Grove: Andrew Maddox (Ole Miss), P.J. Woodland (LSU), Caleb Moore (Georgia Southern) and 5 more.
2025
- Signed with Southern MissThree-star, out of Oak Grove
Coaching lineage · 2025–2026
2 coachesCoaching transition mid-career: Charles Huff → Blake Anderson. Worth noting in scheme + development context.