After graduation from high school, Henson enrolled at Oklahoma State University where he walked-on as a linebacker.
As a fifth-year senior in 1997, he led Oklahoma State to the 1997 Alamo Bowl and was a Second-team All-Big 12 Conference player.
As a senior at Tuttle High School, Henson was named All-State by the OCA as a defensive end.
[7][8] After another four years, Henson left LSU to become the co-offensive line coach and later the offensive coordinator for Missouri.
[13] Henson's role with USC included not making any play calls, but bringing suggestions to head coach Riley.