Name: Xzavier Henderson
Position: Wide Receiver
Height: 6’3.5″
Weight: 180 lbs
Hometown: Miami, Fla.
High School: Columbus High School
Twitter: @XXH_03
247Sports Composite: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rivals.com: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Overview:
While only entering his freshman year, Henderson is more familiar with Florida’s program than his fellow 2020 enrollees.
A four-star prospect and one of the top-dozen wide receivers in the class, per the 247Sports Composite, he is the brother of CJ Henderson, a three-year starter at cornerback for the Gators from 2017-19.
Starring on both the gridiron and track for the Columbus High School Explorers in Miami-Dade County, Henderson, who stands nearly 6-foot-4 and weighs 180 pounds, showcased blazing speed during his prep career, running the 40-yard dash in 4.55 seconds and posting a 400-meter time of 48.38 seconds.
Florida received stiff competition from Dabo Swinney’s Clemson Tigers for Henderson’s services, but he elected to continue the family tradition by pledging to quarterbacks coach Brian Johnson and position coach/co-offensive coordinator Billy Gonzales, his primary recruiters, during the All-American Bowl at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on January 4.
With the Gators tasked with replacing Van Jefferson, Freddie Swain, Tyrie Cleveland and Josh Hammond, four of their top-five wideouts a year ago, Henderson should have the opportunity to push for playing time as a true freshman.
This fall will be the final year of collegiate eligibility for three more Florida pass-catchers, Trevon Grimes, Kadarius Toney and Rick Wells, meaning 2021 will likely present the highly touted recruit with even more chances to see extended action.
Overall, Henderson is the third-highest of the Gators’ 22 enrollees in the cycle, trailing only Lake Wales five-star defensive tackle Gervon Dexter and Fort Lauderdale four-star outside linebacker Derek Wingo.
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