Penn State edges Auburn for top RB recruit Alvin Henderson

From the moment Alvin Henderson confirmed a Thursday afternoon verbal commitment window, his decision became that much harder.

Set to pick Penn State after a strong unofficial visit weekend in Happy Valley, the Elba (Ala.) High School star running back was conflicted leading up to his commitment ceremony as the in-state and close to home Auburn Tigers continued to push for him to stay in SEC country.

In the end, Henderson tells Rivals the Nittany Lions checked more boxes than the Tigers.

“The final two was them (PSU) and Auburn,” he said. “A few boxes out-checked other schools…so when me and my family sat down and talked, we felt like Penn State was the best overall fit.

“The main thing was the production from coach (Ja’Juan) Seider and coach (James) Franklin as well with the backs over the last few years. Then the overall scheme and fit for me as a player.”

Florida State and Miami were additional finalists for the Rivals100 recruit, who becomes the highest-ranked PSU pledge in the class of 2025 to date.

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Henderson had more recruiting industry buzz with Florida State and Miami in addition to in-state Auburn, but he says most bought into the geography of his options. The Nittany Lions were always at or near the top of the record-breaking back’s list.

“Penn State has always been a school that has recruited me hard,” he said. “It was kind of the team in the closet…

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Publish date : 2024-04-11 17:06:49

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