GAINESVILLE, FL: The Trenton Henderson Florida commitment appears to be gaining serious momentum after the 5-star edge rusher completed his official visit to the Florida Gators. Multiple recruiting experts have issued predictions favoring Florida following Henderson’s impressive weekend in Gainesville.
Five-Star Edge Rusher Sets Sights on Florida
Henderson, a standout from Pensacola Catholic, ranks as the No. 28 overall prospect and No. 4 edge rusher nationally in the 2026 class according to 247Sports. After his official visit, the elite pass rusher made his intentions clear regarding his recruitment.
“As of right now, Florida’s my school to beat,” Henderson told Swamp247 following his Gainesville visit. The coaching staff’s emphasis on keeping the talented defender in-state resonated with the Pensacola native, who stated, “I am loving the idea of [staying home].”
Both On3’s Corey Bender and Swamp247’s Tyler Harden have submitted crystal ball predictions for Henderson to choose the Gators. Additionally, Henderson canceled his scheduled official visit to USC, announcing the decision via social media.
Impact on Florida’s 2026 Recruiting Class
A potential Trenton Henderson Florida commitment would represent a massive coup for the college football recruiting efforts. Henderson would immediately become the highest-rated commit in Florida’s 2026 class, surpassing four-star wide receiver Marquez Daniel.
The timing aligns perfectly with Florida’s recent recruiting surge. Between June 13-15, the Gators secured five commitments:
• Four-star RB Carson Baker (Fairburn, Ga.) – June 13
• Five-star edge JaReylan McCoy – June 14
• Four-star WR Marquez Daniel – June 14
• Three-star OT Javarii Luckas – June 15
• Four-star OT Tyler Chukuyem – June 15
Building Momentum for the Gators
Florida’s 2026 recruiting class currently sits at No. 23 nationally with 12 total commitments according to 247Sports. Landing Henderson would significantly boost both the class ranking and provide elite pass rushing talent for the future.
The Pensacola Catholic star’s potential Trenton Henderson Florida commitment represents the coaching staff’s ability to keep top SEC in-state talent home. Furthermore, adding Henderson alongside recent commit JaReylan McCoy would give Florida two elite edge rushers in the same class.
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