LSU landed a commitment Wednesday from Pensacola (Fla.) Catholic five-star Trenton Henderson, the top uncommitted edge rusher in the 2026 class. He gives coach Brian Kelly and the Tigers a major boost in the cycle and a key SEC recruiting win over Florida and Texas.
The 6-foot-4, 225-pound prospect ranks as the No. 4 edge rusher and No. 28 overall prospect in the 2026 class according to 247Sports. He is LSU’s second Top247 five-star commitment in the 2026 class, joining Hattiesburg (Miss.) wide receiver Tristen Keys, who remains on flip watch as other programs continue to push for a late swing.
Henderson is the 12th overall commitment in the 2026 class for the Tigers, but just the third since the beginning of May. LSU moves up to No. 12 nationally in the team recruiting rankings with Henderson now on board.
Should Henderson ultimately sign with LSU, it would be the second consecutive cycle the Tigers added a five-star prospect from the Sunshine State. Last year, Zephyrhills (Florida) five-star cornerback DJ Pickett was the highest-rated recruit in LSU’s 2025 class.
Henderson narrowed his offer list to Florida, LSU and Texas in June. According to 247Sports’ Tom Loy, he was once expected to commit to USC this summer, but distance ultimately became a factor. Now, Henderson is set to stay closer to home, with Baton Rouge about a four-hour drive from Pensacola — roughly an hour closer than Gainesville, despite being in a different state.
As a junior, Henderson posted an impressive stat line with 50 total tackles, including 18 for loss with 10 sacks, 20 quarterback hurries, six pass breakups, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery in 10 games, helping lead Pensacola Catholic to the Florida 2A playoffs. He followed up a strong…
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Author : Cody Nagel
Publish date : 2025-07-02 23:15:00
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