Tiger Sports Spotlight

Aniecia Brewster
MC Contributor/Staff Writer

It’s more than just a game for Cornelius Henderson, defensive tackle and nose guard for the Jackson State University football team.

Henderson is well known for being a part of the football team, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and Vice President of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He plans to play in the National Football League (NFL) or work for the U.S. Marshall Service or homeland security.  Henderson also plans to a strength-training certification and open up his own gym one day.

The standout player fell in love with Jackson State on his tour while considering where to bring his talents.  He stated that JSU’s winning tradition and family environment swayed him to choose Jackson State as his ‘dear ole college home’.

While on the field, Henderson becomes a dominant game changer in his efforts to help his team get the win.

He rehearses strategies, executions, and plays for every competition every day, both physically and mentally.

Henderson has more than enough support from those around him including family, friends, teammates, and fraternity brothers. He compares football to his daily life in so many different ways.

Henderson feels that once the team focuses and eliminates mental mistakes they will not be stopped.

“We will end our season in Atlanta,” said Henderson.