Mike Herndon

Photo by: Pete Madia/Pitt Athletics

Position:
OL
Class:
Redshirt Senior
Height:
6-4
Weight:
310
Hometown:
Greenville, VA
High School:
Riverheads

2018: Started all 14 games at right guard…selected All-ACC (third team)…honored as the ACC Offensive Lineman of the Week for his performance in Pitt’s 23-13 win at Virginia...helped the Panthers pile up 254 rushing yards against a Cavaliers defense that was yielding only 113 per contest…finished his career as a four-year letterman.

2017: Played in all 12 games, making one start…starting assignment came against Syracuse at right guard…in addition to guard, also contributed as an interior defensive lineman throughout the year…totaled seven tackles on the season, including a career-high three at Virginia Tech…had a PBU in Pitt’s 24-14 win over No. 2 Miami.

2016: Began the season on the offensive line but moved to defense in midseason to supplement depth on the interior front...played in six games as a reserve nose tackle and totaled two tackles and one sack...his sack went for a five-yard loss against Georgia Tech.

2015: Played in 12 games, serving on the PAT/field goal unit and as a reserve offensive guard to letter in his first active season.

2014: Redshirted as a true freshman.

HIGH SCHOOL: Dominant and decorated two-way player at Riverheads...as an offensive tackle, was the anchor up front for a unit that produced 4,500 rushing yards and 579 points in 14 games (321.4 rush yards and 41.4 points per contest)...was also periodically used as a running back and ran for two touchdowns...versatile performer on defense, playing both linebacker and nose tackle...collected 102 tackles, 22 tackles for loss, six sacks and four forced fumbles...selected first team 2A All-State by the Virginia High School Coaches Association (VHSCA) and VirginiaPreps.com...VirginiaPreps.com 2A Offensive Player of the Year...VHSCA Group 2A East Offensive Player of the Year and Offensive Lineman of the Year...Shenandoah District Defensive Player of the Year...Conference 36 Defensive Player of the Year and Defensive Lineman of the Year...The News Leader All-City/County Player of the Year...led team to a 12-2 record and the semifinals of the Virginia 2A state playoffs...rated the No. 26 overall prospect in Virginia by Rivals and No. 34 by Scout...played under Coach Robert Casto.

PERSONAL: Michael Lee Herndon, born 12/12/95, is the son of David Whetzel and the late Patricia Herndon-Whetzel...has one brother...earned his bachelor's degree in administration of justice and legal studies.