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Jersey Number 35
Michael Henderson III
- Position:
- Running Back
- Height:
- 5-9
- Weight:
- 175
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Dallas, Texas
- High School:
- Wylie East
HIGH SCHOOL
PERSONAL
- Attended Wylie East High School, a 6A program in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex … a dual threat targeted by the Red Raiders as a defensive back who played running back and safety at the prep level … helped push Wylie East to a 9-1 regular season as a senior and an appearance in the area round of the Class 6A playoffs, finishing 10-2 overall.
- A back-to-back honoree for the District 9-6A Two-Way Player of the Year his junior and senior seasons … responsible for two interceptions, 10 pass breakups, two forced fumbles and 24 tackles during senior season on defense … accounted for 1,150 rushing yards on 126 attempts while posting 1,405 all-purpose yards on the other side of the ball …
- Named the K104 FM Week 8 “Beast of the Week” following a game that included a 63-yard interception return for a touchdown and 91 rushing yards and a pair of scores … tabbed a Dallas-area week 10 top performer by the Dallas Morning News for a 190-yard, five-touchdown game on the ground versus Garland on Nov. 1.
- Carried 76 times for 614 yards over 11 games as a junior, finishing with 800 all-purpose yards and 13 touchdowns as a running back … recorded 32 tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss and a pair of interceptions defensively to earn District 9-6A Two-Way Player of the Year honors for the first time.
- Garnered District 9-6A Defensive Newcomer of the Year honors as a sophomore and first team All-District accolades as a sophomore safety … finished that season with 86 tackles, 6.0 tackles for loss and eight interceptions, including two defensive touchdowns … also scored twice for the offense that year.
- Three-sport athlete who also participated on the basketball and track teams.
- Offered by the Red Raiders on Christmas Day of 2023 and committed on Jan. 23, 2024 … earned offers after that time but remained committed to Texas Tech … a consensus 3-star recruit by the likes of On3, 247 Sports, ESPN and Rivals … CHOSE TEXAS TECH OVER: Texas State, UTEP and UTSA.
PERSONAL
- Michael Henderson III … born in Dallas, Texas … calls the Hamilton Park suburb home … son of Michael Henderson Jr. and Tarsha Henderson … has seven siblings … goes by Mike.
- Intends to major in sport management at Texas Tech.
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