MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Memphis junior running back Darrell Henderson has been named one of 20 semifinalists for the 82nd Maxwell Award, the Maxwell Football Club announced Monday.
The Maxwell Award, which is part of the National College Football Awards Association, honors the collegiate player of the year.
Henderson is the nation's most explosive back, with an FBS-best 10.07 yards per carry. He is one of four RB in the FBS with over 1,000 rushing yards this season.
The Batesville, Miss., product is second in the nation with 1,148 rushing yards and 143.5 yards per game.