The Florida Gators received a bit of unexpected news on Thursday night. Four-star WR Arjei Henderson announced his commitment to the program at the Under Armour All-American Game in San Antonio, Texas.
— Dan Mullen (@CoachDanMullen) January 4, 2019
Henderson, a 6’1 183 lb wide out from Richmond, Texas was believed by most ‘experts’ to be headed to Florida State despite being committed to Oregon and Oklahoma previously.
In the last three seasons at Fort Bend Travis High School, Henderson has accumulated 219 catches, 3,143 yards, and 38 touchdowns.
Chomp. Chomp. 🐊🐊🐊
Four-star WR Arjei Henderson commits to the @FloridaGators. pic.twitter.com/xXcOptHSzD
— All-America Game (@AllAmericaGame) January 4, 2019
Henderson is ranked as the #126 prospect in the overall rankings and is #22 among WRs in the recruiting cycle (247Sports).
With Henderson’s commitment, Florida has jumped the rival Seminoles in the 2019 recruiting rankings. Florida is now #15 with FSU following at #16.