Rivals250 Release: Meet the new five-stars
“Since pledging to Willie Fritz and the Houston Cougars last spring, Henderson put together a stellar junior campaign and took a massive step forward as a passer. That showed on the field for Spring (Texas) Legacy on Friday nights and again during his performance during Navy All-American Bowl Week – culminating with an MVP performance in the game.
“Henderson has the athletic profile to play several positions – at a very high level – and his development as a passer and long-term upside at quarterback is through the roof. The Cougars saw that early on in Henderson, who is fantastic maneuvering within the pocket and extending plays, delivering balls with accuracy on the move and overall home-run ability on any given play.” – Sam Spiegelman, national recruiting analyst
“We love the massive step forward Morgan took as a junior. After turning heads over the summer clocking a 4.55-second 40 time at 6-foot-4 and 209 pounds with a near 80-inch wingspan, Morgan turned his game up a notch and then some as a productive WR1 for Alexander City (Ala.) High. The big-framed pass-catcher has excellent hands, a massive catch radius and creates mismatches in coverage across the field.
“The five-star receiver is physically impressive on the hoof and is equally as efficient running routes, creating separation, making plays downfield and at various levels, and also playing above the rim. He has superb range and polish to his game, and there is no shortage of physicality when extending plays and doing damage after the catch, evident by 70 receptions for 1,162 yards and 14 touchdowns this fall.” – Spiegelman
“Keys made a leap inside the top 20 of the Rivals250 after catching our eyes last 7-on-7 season and breaking through for a huge junior campaign at Hattiesburg (Miss.) High. The 6-foot-2 and 185-pound receiver could play north of 200 pounds at the next level – and owns a 6-foot-5 wingspan – which translates to his game.
“The newly minted five-star has a daunting vertical jump paired with the ability to play above the rim against opposing corners. He’s a crafty route-runner, and the threat of him winning downfield allows Keys to easily matriculate underneath and work outside the numbers. As a long-strider, he’s superb after the catch and able to attack all areas of the field.” – Spiegelman
“Edwards being near the top of the rankings isn’t anything new but his continued excellence as a junior and at the Under Armour All-America Game have propelled him up to a five-star. The nearly 6-foot-2, 195-pound safety out of powerhouse Baltimore (Md.) St. Frances Academy is a devastating hitter, consistently making his presence felt in run support and keeping receivers on their toes when running down the field.
“The elite safety prospect has a knack for getting his hands on the ball, knocking it down or grabbing an interception. Edwards has game-changing abilities and the physical traits to continue getting better as his career progresses. The versatility he brings to the secondary should make him a real weapon for his coaches at the next level.” – Adam Friedman, Rankings Director/National Transfer Portal Analyst
