Former Florida wide receiver [autotag]Xzavier Henderson[/autotag] is headed to the Midwest to play his junior season at the University of Cincinnati, according to 247Sports.
Henderson joined Florida as a member of the recruiting class of 2020. 247Sports graded him out as a four-star and top-100 (No. 60) prospect out of Christopher Columbus High School in Miami. He played in all but one game for Florida in the shortened 2020 season and started three of 13 games in 2021.
Once Billy Napier took over the program, Henderson stepped into a starting role. He was mostly utilized in screenplays but finished the year with 38 receptions and 410 yards.
Coming into 2023, Henderson was expected to be a starter once again for the Gators, especially with Justin Shorter off to the pros. Only slot receiver Ricky Pearsall threatened to take significant targets from him.
There might not be that much opportunity in Cincinnati, either. The Bearcats have added 21 players from the transfer portal so far, including five wide receivers.
Henderson joins former Florida quarterback Emory Jones at Cincinnati. It will be the Bearcats’ first season in the Big 12 and having a quarterback-receiver tandem with SEC experience should help. Henderson will have two years of eligibility remaining with his new program.
[lawrence-auto-related count=5 category=1368]
Follow us @GatorsWire on Twitter and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Florida Gators news, notes and opinions.