Seantrel Henderson Seantrel Henderson ( born January 21 , 1992 ) is an American football offensive tackle for the University of Miami . He attended Cretin - Derham Hall High School and originally signed a letter of intent to play college football at the University of Southern California , but was released from his commitment in July 2010 and eventually committed to the University of Miami . Tom Lemming called Henderson " a cross between Jonathan Ogden and Orlando Pace " , two of the best offensive tackles in the NFL over the past decade , while " Sports Illustrated " described him " probably the most polished lineman of the past decade . " High school career . Henderson was considered the top overall player in his class by a number of recruiting services ; " Rivals . com " named him their 2008 Junior of the Year , while " USA Today " named him to their All - American First - Team as one of only two juniors . Henderson made the All - USA team in 2009 again , and was also named Offensive Player of the Year , the first lineman to do so in the 28 - year history of the award . He was also featured in a July 2008 issue of " Sports Illustrated " , profiling young athletes poised to star in their sports , alongside Taylor Hall and Jeremy Tyler . In 2009 , Henderson helped Cretin - Derham Hall to a 5A state championship and was named Minnesota Player of the Year by the " Associated Press " . It ’ s believed to be the first time the annual award has gone to a lineman . A two - sport star , Henderson was also considered a top basketball prospect . He played for the " Howard Pulley Panthers " on the AAU circuit alongside Harrison Barnes , one of the nation ' s top basketball prospects . Henderson also throws shot put and discus and won the 1500 meter race walk , shot put , and discus in the USATF 2004 Minnesota Junior Olympics Outdoor Championships . Recruiting . After unofficial visits to Minnesota , Wisconsin , Michigan and Michigan State , he acknowledged that Michigan was his early favorite . In the summer of 2009 , Henderson took unofficial visits to Florida State , Florida , Ohio State , Tennessee , Southern California and UCLA . At that point , Notre Dame , USC , Ohio State and Michigan were mentioned as leading contenders . Henderson ' s former Cretin - Derham Hall teammate Michael Floyd was playing for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish . Henderson scheduled his fifth and final official recruiting visit to the University of Miami for the 2010 Pro Bowl weekend in late January . He had already made official visits to USC , Ohio State , Notre Dame and Florida . Henderson announced his college decision on Tom Lemming ' s television show on " CBS College Sports " on National Signing Day . He verbally committed to the Trojans , but did not sign his letter of intent until after USC went before the NCAA infractions committee on February 19 to respond to allegations relating to a scandal involving Heisman Trophy - winning tailback Reggie Bush . Henderson finally signed his letter of intent on March 22 , 2010 . When the NCAA rendered its decision banning USC from postseason play for two years and imposing severe scholarship reductions , Henderson asked to be released from his commitment to USC . Henderson was released from his commitment to USC on July 6 , 2010 . On July 9 , 2010 , Henderson announced his decision to attended the University of Miami , which had always been his " second choice " , according to his father . College career . As a true freshman at Miami , Henderson played 12 games ( including 9 starts ) and saw most of his action at right tackle . He graded out at 100 percent in just his second collegiate game , against Pittsburgh . Henderson earned All - Freshman selections by the Football Writers Association of America , " College Football News " , Phil Steele , Rivals . com . In 2011 , Henderson played in eight games and earned two starts after recovering from off - season back surgery . In March 2012 , Henderson was suspended for the first weekend of spring practice for violating team policy . The team also announced that he would not play in the opening game of the 2012 season against Maryland . On August 1 , 2012 , Henderson was involved in a car accident in which the Chevy Impala he was driving ran a red light and crashed into a car carrying a family of six . Two children in the car were transported to the hospital . Henderson received a concussion . Henderson was cited for driving with an expired license and running a red light . Henderson missed the first twelve Miami Hurricane practices while recovering from the concussion . In the 2012 season , Henderson started seven games at right tackle for the Hurricanes . He was an honorable mention on the All - Atlantic Coast Conference team . Henderson opted to remain at Miami rather than make himself eligible for the 2013 NFL Draft .