BREAKING: Former Florida State, Raiders OL Mario Henderson Dead At Age 35

October 21, 2020, 12:05pm EST (Updated: October 26, 2022, 11:00am)By Darrelle Lincoln

Mario Henderson, a former offensive tackle at Florida State and starter for the Oakland Raiders, has tragically passed away at a young age.

He dies just eight days shy of his 36th birthday.

On behalf of the Lehigh Football Program I would like to extend my condolences to the family of our Brother, Lehigh Lightning & Florida State Seminole GREAT, Mr. Mario Henderson! #BoltUp #RestInPeace #Noleforever pic.twitter.com/FIkam787X0
— COACHCHANEY.COM (@coachchaney96) October 21, 2020

RIP Mario Henderson! Solid dude man. Raider for life
— DeMarcus Van Dyke (@D_VanDyke8) October 21, 2020

Rip Mario Henderson #NoleFamily ??
— Vince Williams (@VinnyVidiVici98) October 21, 2020

Henderson played college football at Florida State from 2003-2006 before the Raiders franchise selected him in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft. Following his time in the NFL, Henderson spent time with the Virginia Destroyers (United Football League), Utah Blaze (Arena Football League), Colorado Ice (Indoor Football League) and Tampa Bay Storm (Arena Football League).