Florida Emerges as Clear Favorite for Elite 2026 EDGE

According to the post shared by the official Gators’ page, Henderson has a 76% projection to Florida, followed by Auburn at 6%. He holds a 94.36 rating in the On3 Industry Ranking and is listed as the No. 59 player nationally, the No. 11 EDGE, and the No. 10 prospect in the state of Florida.

247Sports has also updated its forecast. Henderson holds a 0.9608 composite rating, and all six predictions currently listed give Florida a 100% chance of landing the four-star defender. The interest from both sites adds weight to Florida’s standing in his recruitment.

With size, athleticism, and room to grow, Henderson’s become one of the more talked-about EDGE names in the 2026 class. The Gators’ early push, combined with in-state proximity and staff familiarity, seem to be making an impression.

No official decision timeline has been announced, but Florida’s current momentum is notable. The presence of multiple high-confidence predictions, including a crystal ball pick from 247’s Tyler Harden, has only increased attention on the Gators’ lead.

Henderson plays for Pensacola Catholic and is entering his junior year. If the current projections hold, he would become a key piece of Florida’s 2026 defensive class. His physical tools and early rankings suggest high potential at the next level.