Josh Henson is leaving Texas to join USC as offensive coordinator. Here’s what we know about the coach, including his wife and family.
Josh Henson is the assistant coach at Texas A&M.
Recently, he has been in the center of attention after reports suggesting him as the USC Trojans’ next hire for the position of offensive coordinator and offensive line coach surfaced online.
Sources: USC is set to hire Texas A&M OL coach Josh Henson as the school’s new offensive line coach. Henson has extensive offensive line experience at Oklahoma State and Missouri and prior coordinator experience.
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) December 20, 2021
USC: Josh Henson Wikipedia
Josh Henson is yet to feature in Wikipedia officially.
Nonetheless, there are a few things about him online. He was born on 14 July 1975 in Tuttle, Oklahoma. He graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1989 with a degree in secondary education.
Josh played as a standout offensive lineman for the Oklahoma State Cowboys. He finished second with his team in the Big 12 South in his four-year career. Likewise, he was a second-team All-BIg 12 performer in his senior year at college.
However, people recognize him for his coaching, not for playing. His first job was at Kingfisher High School, Oklahoma. In one season, he helped the Yellowjackets reach the state semifinals.
In addition to that, his coaching career has lasted over two decades. Throughout this, he coached many teams, including the Oklahoma State (Under Mike Gundy and Les Miles), Missouri (Under Gary Pinkel), and Texas A&M. One of the nation’s top 25 recruiters, the U.S. recognized him twice.
Likewise, Josh was also part of LSU’s 2007 national championship squad.
Source: Brandon Jones is not heading to #USC as offensive line #coach and will instead remain at Houston, where he’s been OL coach and co-offensive coordinator. I’m hearing USC is expected to hire Texas A&M offensive line coach Josh Henson instead, as @PeteThamel reported.
— Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) December 20, 2021
Reportedly, USC Trojans are looking forward to hiring him as Offensive Coordinator and Offensive Line coach. He will hold a coordinator tile after a long time, with Missouri between 2013 and 2015 being the last. The 46-year-old will reunite with Trojans’ defensive coordinator Alex Grinch. The two worked together from 2012 to 2014.
Houston’s Brandon Jones was the initial favorite for offensive line coach, but he returned to the Cougars.
Josh Henson Salary And Net Worth
As for Josh Henson’s 2021 salary, it remains a mystery.
It is also the same for his net worth. However, reports suggest that his salary at the Oklahoma State in the 2017-18 season was $600 thousand. And at Texas A&M, it was $605,000.
Regarding the contract with the USC Trojans, it remains unknown. Nonetheless, there is a good chance that he will make more than his previous workplaces.
Josh’s net worth is probably in thousands, if not millions.
Source: USC is close to hiring Texas A&M OL coach Josh Henson, @TheAthletic has learned.
Houston Co-OC/OL coach Brandon Jones, who was targeted by USC, is expected to remain at UH now. @PeteThamel first reported.
— Chris Vannini (@ChrisVannini) December 20, 2021
Josh Henson Wife And Family
Josh Henson is happily married to his wife, Shauna.
The couple has two children, Will and Kate. Besides them, his family includes his parents, Rick and Mary Henson. His father was a firefighter, while his mom was a super-involved stay-at-home housewife.