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Texas A&M adds four-star defender Henderson

ESPN · Jun 18, 2026, 8:18 PM

Key takeaways

  • The 6-foot-2, 220-pound prospect from Tampa, Florida, is No. 24 overall recruit in the SC Next 300.
  • Henderson's commitment hands Texas A&M coach Mike Elko his latest high-profile addition in the 2027 cycle.
  • ESPN's No. 1 outside linebacker Kaden Henderson committed to Texas A&M.

Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.

The 6-foot-2, 220-pound prospect from Tampa, Florida, is No. 24 overall recruit in the SC Next 300. He announced his pledge to the Aggies over finalists Notre Dame and LSU during a live appearance on "The Pat Mc Afee Show" Thursday afternoon.

Henderson's commitment hands Texas A&M coach Mike Elko his latest high-profile addition in the 2027 cycle.

ESPN's No. 1 outside linebacker Kaden Henderson committed to Texas A&M. David Buono/Icon SportswireThis latest group of Aggies -- Elko's third as head of the program -- sits at No. 1 in ESPN's latest class rankings for the cycle. Anchored by 14 pledges from within the SC Next 300, that collection of blue-chip talent consists of an FBS-best count of four five-star commits, including defenders Zyron Forstall (No. 17 overall) and Kamarui Dorsey (No. 21).

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