LSU Football, Texas Longhorns and Florida Gators Battling for Top-Five EDGE

Originally posted on LSU Tigers on SI | By Zack Nagy | Last updated Jun 24, 2025 3:27 PM ET

Pensacola Catholic (Fla.) four-star EDGE Trenton Henderson is down to three schools with a commitment date locked in as he winds down his recruitment process this summer.

Henderson a top-five edge rusher in the 2026 Recruiting Cycle, has the LSU Tigers firmly in the mix for his services following an official visit to Baton Rouge in June.

The 6-foot-4-225-pounder has earned offers from the likes of the LSU Tigers, Michigan Wolverines, Florida Gators and Auburn Tigers, but has now trimmed his list three schools ahead of his senior season.

After coming off of a big-time junior campaign where Henderson logged 58 tackles, 18 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, six pass breakups, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery, he's burst on the scene.

LSU "set the standard" in his official visit process and was "emerging" as a school to beat, according to On3 Sports, but now Billy Napier's Florida Gators are surging.

After a multi-day stay in Gainesville (Fla.), Henderson is now trending towards the Southeastern Conference program. He canceled last weekend's visit to the USC Trojans.

The crystal ball predictions are rolling in for the Sunshine State defensive prospect to remain in Florida for his college career, but the Bayou Bengals remain heavily in the mix.

With a commitment date now set for July 2, Henderson will choose between the LSU Tigers, Florida Gators and Texas Longhorns down the stretch.

NEWS: Elite 2026 EDGE Trenton Henderson is down to Texas, Florida, & LSU, he tells me for @on3recruits

The 6’5 230 EDGE from Pensacola, FL is one of the Top EDGEs in the ‘26 Class

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What will Henderson provide the program of his choosing?

The 247Sports Evaluation: "Sprouting linebacker that can get after the quarterback as he comes screaming around the corner. Size has not been third-party verified, but is believed to be over 6-foot-4 and tipping the scales right around 225 pounds.

"Took a major step forward between sophomore and junior seasons – evoking much more confidence and physicality. Future could very well be in an on-ball role as a two-point edge rusher in an 3-4 look, but is rather comfortable dropping into space and has the chase speed to make stops outside the hashes, which suggests that he could also trigger from an off-ball perch.

"Ability to transition from speed to power is extremely encouraging at this stage. Same with the play recognition. Overall, should be viewed as a potential multi-year impact defender at the Power Four level given how he bends and moves at his size."