Five-star corridor Emmanuel Henderson it’s for Alabama. Hartford (Alabama) Geneva County product committed to Crimson Tide over Auburn, Clemson, Georgia, LSU and others on Saturday. Henderson is Nick Saban and the company’s second five-star commitment in the past two weeks.
“It’s like we’re at home,” said Henderson of Alabama in the past. “The facility, the school, is wonderful there.”
Henderson often points to the “program as a whole” when reflecting on what stands out in AU.
Bama built strong strides with Henderson and his family, led by his area recruiter in Charles Kelly. Running Backs Coach Charles Huff he was also heavily involved before leaving for the position of head coach in Marshall. It was a perfect transition for the new running back trainer Robert Gillespie in the next weeks.
At 1.80 meters and 185 pounds, Henderson is classified as the second running back and the potential number 28 in the country, according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings generated by the industry.
With Alabama, however, it is more of an athlete role that the program sought for Henderson.
“I can always get around because I’m an athlete,” said Henderson. “I can play against special teams, I can play slot receiver, wherever they need me.”
Henderson is No. 5 for Alabama in the 2022 class, moving the AU class to 14th position in the 247Sports Composite Team Recruiting Rankings.
Here is 247Sports’ assessment of Maré’s new promise:
“Higher running back, with a longer structure, with athletic and slim build that should promote a large volume increase in college. High school athlete with three sports who plays basketball and track and field. There was a 11.40 100 in the second year. Dominant in football and hoops against small school competition in Alabama. Longer stride corridor that shows good initial explosion and fluidity on the descent. Flashes dangerous cutting ability. It will stack cuts in the same run. Always looking for as many extra meters as possible. Impressively, the strings move together on the second level, considering a longer and more acute construction. Simultaneously fluid and violent like a runner. Displays good core strength and contact balance to extend runs Finishes work consistently. He played snaps on running back, receiver, quarterback and external linebacker as a junior. Natural pass catcher with limited opportunities. Adequate maximum speed, but there is still room for improvement. The potential in this category must be high, given the structure / gait. Sometimes he is happy, which is likely, at least in part, due to individual dominance compared to competition in small schools. One of the country’s best defenders in the 2022 class. He should become a high-impact player with a long-term initial NFL Draft cap. “
As a junior, Henderson ran for 1,449 yards and 20 touchdowns.
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