Memphis quarterback Seth Henigan is one of the most experienced and productive signal-callers in the 2025 NFL Draft. As a 50-game starter in college, Henigan left the program with 104 touchdowns and over 14,000 passing yards. He also took part in this year's Senior Bowl.
Henigan recently spoke exclusively with The Draft Network. Henigan discussed his experience in Mobile, playing in a high-volume offense at Memphis, what he'll add to an NFL room, and more.
JM: You participated in this year's Senior Bowl. What was that experience like? You had a special moment when you threw the game-winning touchdown to Jack Bech, which felt like a special honorary moment considering he lost his brother Tiger Bech in the New Orleans attack.
Seth Henigan: It was a great experience. Being a part of that moment for Jack [Bech] and his family, that was just God at work.
All the little nuances that went into that were amazing. There were even seconds left on the clock and Tiger [Bech] wore No. 7 at Princeton.
Throwing Jack that game-winning pass, it was such a great moment.
JM: There's no doubt about that. What do you think you proved to general managers and scouts in attendance at the Senior Bowl?
Seth Henigan: I think I proved that I belong, I proved that I'm a winner. I can play at this level. I never shy away from competition. Having that opportunity to play with some of the best players in college football at the Senior Bowl, it was a showcase for what I could do, both intellectually and on the field.
I feel like I had a great week, the entire week, practices included. Hopefully, the coaches took notice. I got the offense in and out of the huddle efficiently. I commanded the huddle when verbalizing the play calls.
I wanted to execute at a high level. I had one muffed exchange during the actual game, but other than that, I played a good game. Hopefully, scouts took notice. The stage wasn't too big for me. I could play at the NFL level.
JM: You proved that. You probably met with all 32 teams in Mobile. That's standard practice. Which of those interviews stood out to you?
Seth Henigan: I was actually having that discussion with one of the Senior Bowl liaison people. I had a great individual interview with the New York Jets.
Because I was a later addition to the Senior Bowl, I didn't get to meet with every team individually. I met with every team via a group-like setting. I would be with four or five teams in a room for a 45-minute block.
They all went well. I showed them that I'm a pro who goes about his business the right way. I'm a good teammate and a good leader. I was never hurt in my college career. I started 50 games in four seasons. I wanted to convey that message to the teams. Hopefully, they got a good feel for who I am.
I did have that individual meeting with the Jets though.
JM: You leave Memphis having thrown for 104 touchdowns and more than 14,000 yards. The production is undeniable. You talked about some of the accolades there. Is that something you plan to note when meeting with teams throughout this process? In recent years, quarterbacks who were productive in college have made smoother transitions to the pros.
Seth Henigan: That's one of the main things I'm pointing out to teams. You always want to highlight the positive aspects of your game.
My tape is my resume to a certain extent. There's obviously things I can get better at as well. I've gotten better as this draft process has gone on. I'm preparing to play professionally.
I was very consistent throughout my four years in college in terms of yards, touchdowns, and winning games. I'm a winner and a competitor at the end of the day.
I'm just trying to highlight that to the decision-makers. We'll let the rest take care of itself pretty much.
JM: You've put it on tape. You're also a dual-threat guy in the pocket. Talk to me about the importance of that in today's game, and what you'll bring to an NFL offense at the next level.
Seth Henigan: I rushed for 900 yards in my college career. The game has changed completely. You have to be mobile, at least a little bit, to play at the highest level. That's true even in college. Coaches want a guy who isn't a statue back there, and I'm by no means a statue.
I'm able to extend plays and pick up yards. I had over 120 carries during my sophomore year. My coaching staff trusted me with the ball in my hands.
The ball is the program. That was one of our phrases at Memphis. We meant it. They trusted me to have the program in my hands during my sophomore year.
In the NFL, it's so important to be able to move at the quarterback position. You need to be creative and make off-schedule plays by generating explosives.
JM: What sort of responsibilities did you have at the line of scrimmage? I think that speaks to your ability to run a pro-style offense.
Seth Henigan: Obviously, the play calls are probably a little shorter [in college], but I feel like the Memphis offense translates really well to the pros.
We were a huddle offense during my senior season. We called every single play in the huddle. We didn't get signals from the sidelines. Play calls weren't communicated into my helmet.
That definitely helps my acclimation to the league. I'm ready to regurgitate play calls in the huddle and call the offense for my offensive line and receivers. I have a presence in the huddle.
Our offense translates to the next level, and it's going to be QB-friendly as I get ready to play in the NFL. The volume of throwing on my resume in four years, I had 477 attempts this season, and something similar in 2023.
I was trusted to make good decisions with the ball in my hands. I feel like that's a testament to who I am as a player. I wasn't taking a check down, or a shot every single time. I'll take the check down on four verticals if that's the right throw to make.
They trusted me to make the right play. For the most part, I did that with consistency. That's another of my advantages. I've played a lot of football with a lot of throwing volume.
Like I said earlier, I'm a 50-game starter in college football. Everything is on tape. Hopefully, NFL teams see something in me.
JM: This has been an outstanding conversation. We've appreciated your time today. What kind of quarterback is Seth Henigan going to be at the next level?
Seth Henigan: I'm going to be a competitor. It doesn't matter what position I'm in. I could be a practice squad guy or the starter, I'm still going to compete and put my best foot forward.
I'm going to push everyone in the room to be better. We need to play at the highest level. This game is all about winning at the end of the day. It's cool to build relationships and all that, to learn life lessons and everything else that comes with football, but it's about winning. We're getting paid to win.
If I'm a backup, I'm pushing the starter to be the best version of himself every single day. If I'm better than the starter, I need to prove that I give the team the best chance to win.
I bring a competitive edge to the position. I'm a winner. I make good decisions with the ball. I'll be a good addition to any NFL team.
