Florida Gators

 
2016: Played in just eight games as he battled a pair of injuries throughout the season… Was one of Florida’s best special teams players when healthy… Totaled three special teams tackles… Rushed the ball a few times and had just one catch, but Herndon was one of Florida’s best blocking backs in passing situations… Nominee for the Burlsworth Trophy, which is given annually to the most outstanding FBS college football player who began his career as a walk-on… 2015: Saw limited action in 14 games… Had four carries for 12 yards on the year and caught one pass for nine yards… Played a key role on special teams as a gunner and had two tackles on the season… 2014: Played in the first three games before a season-ending injury… A starter on special teams and backup at running back… Rushed three times for 11 yards in the opener, and caught career-long 78-yard pass for a touchdown… Earned the team’s Gene Elleson Community Service Award… 2013: Played in all 12 games, serving as a key member on special teams and a backup at running back… Had four carries for 32 yards and one catch for 4 yards on the season… Also had two tackles on special teams, one each against Toledo and Arkansas… Won the team’s Gene Elleson Community Service Award… Named to the SEC Academic Honor Roll… 2012: Saw action in six games (Bowling Green, Kentucky, South Carolina, Louisiana, Jacksonville State, Florida State), mostly on special teams… Named the Scout Team Player of the Week for the South Carolina game and Special Teams Scout Player of the Week for BGSU and Tennessee… Named to the SEC First-Year Academic Honor Roll.
 
PRIOR TO FLORIDA:
Was named the District 7 MVP and Offensive Player of the Year during his senior season…Overall, rushed for 1,600 yards on 165 carries for 19 touchdowns…Chose Florida over Miami, Fresno State and FAU.
 
HERNDON’S CAREER HIGHS
Rushes: 8 (Tennessee, 2016)
Rush Yards: 32 (Toledo, 2013)
Long Rush: 17 (Toledo, 2013)
Receptions: 1 (3x, last vs. NMSU, 2015)
Receiving Yards: 78 (EMU, 2014)
Receiving TDs: 1 (EMU, 2014)
Long Catch: 78 (EMU, 2014)