Former four-star and North Carolina quarterback Caleb Henderson announced that he will be retiring from football this season despite having a legitimate shot at starting for Maryland. He took to Twitter to make his announcement, but also said he would stick with the team in an off-field role.
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Just want to set the record straight I have been hurt since I broke my foot at the end of spring until the end of my season with my elbow. I was not the same after my surgery. I have decided to step away from my playing days but am going to help Maryland football because I believ
— Caleb Henderson (@C_Hendo6) February 9, 2018
e in coach Durkin and this program. We will be something as a program very soon. Thank you for all the support over the years I will always have love for the dmv. Thank you and go terps
— Caleb Henderson (@C_Hendo6) February 9, 2018
Henderson appeared in two games this year and did not complete the one pass he attempted. He had the same stat line in 2015 when he was with the Tar Heels. The Virginia native was ranked as the No. 10 pro-style passer in the 2014 class and was the No. 7 recruit in the state according to the 247Sports Composite rankings.
