Athletic Excellence

At the time of his selection, the 5-foot-11, 192-pound junior running back and defensive back had led the Blue Devils to a 13-0 record and a berth in the Class 3A semifinals. Henderson rushed for 1,989 yards and 39 touchdowns on 157 carries through 13 games, averaging 12.7 yards per carry. He also caught 15 passes for 251 yards and four touchdowns, and averaged 40.0 yards per kickoff return. Henderson was a First Team All-State and All-Metro selection as a sophomore.

Academic Achievement

Henderson has maintained a 4.0 GPA in the classroom. He will begin his senior year of high school next fall.

Exemplary Character

A devoted member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Henderson has served as an elementary school mentor.