Syracuse football prospect cuts list to seven, commitment coming soon
Jason Henderson, an inside linebacker in the class of 2021 has included Syracuse football in his top seven. Here’s how he can fit in with the Orange.
Three-star rated prospect Jason Henderson has included Syracuse football in his final seven, with a decision looming. Currently, all signs point to the Orange.
Henderson, who is given the three-star attribution by 247sports, is a class of 2021 linebacker from Milford, Pennsylvania. At 6-foot-1, 210 pounds, he has a slimmer frame than most players at his position, which has impacted his recruiting to this point. But for Syracuse, this means that he could be a diamond in the rough.
I would like to thank all of the coaches who have recruited me up to this point for the opportunities that have given me but with that being said these are the schools I would like to focus my interest in! pic.twitter.com/YOuRmRfulJ
— Jason Henderson (@JasonH_42) June 28, 2020
Henderson announced his decision of seven schools on Twitter on June 28. Syracuse stands out as the only power conference school, among other FBS competitors in Buffalo, Old Dominion, Temple, and Florida Atlantic. FCS programs Villanova and James Madison are also listed in his mix, while according to his Twitter page, Marshall has recently offered him a scholarship.
One major key to Henderson’s recruiting is his 247sports profile. Currently, seven recruiting analysts grade his interest in the Orange as ‘high’, with Brian Dohn predicting Syracuse as his destination in May.
According to Dohn’s profile, he has correctly predicted 93 of 95 picks in the class of 2021 so far, which has to sit well with Orange nation.
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In Henderson’s highlight tape, it’s easy to see that his frame may need some work. This isn’t to say he can’t be a factor, but at 210 pounds, it wouldn’t be a bad thing for him to add an extra 10-15 before arriving at an ACC school.
One big positive to note is his speed. Numerous highlights point to his ability to quickly get after whoever has the ball, which is an extraordinary talent to have as a linebacker.
According to 247sports reporter Mike McAllister, Henderson has been in recent contact with the Orange, saying, “I get on FaceTime with the whole defensive staff every so often and I talked to coach Babers for like an hour (Tuesday).”
It’s easy to note from McAllister’s article that Henderson not only has tremendous talent but is also a very respectable person, that would fit well under Dino Babers.
McAllister has said via his Twitter page that Henderson expects to come to a decision within a week.