2027 EDGE Jack Henderson commits to Utah

Boise (Idaho) Bishop Kelly three-star EDGE recruit chooses Utes over other offers

Apr. 7, 2026 at 9:35pm

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Boise (Idaho) Bishop Kelly three-star EDGE recruit Jack Henderson has committed to play football at the University of Utah, choosing the Utes over offers from Washington State, San Diego State, New Mexico, Fresno State and others.

Why it matters

Henderson is a highly touted 2027 recruit, ranked as the No. 959 overall prospect and No. 85 EDGE in the class according to the Rivals Industry Ranking. His commitment is a significant recruiting win for Utah, which is building its 2027 class under new head coach Morgan Scalley.

The details

The 6-foot-3, 235-pound Henderson landed an offer from Utah at the end of March while visiting the campus. After that visit, he decided to commit to the Utes, citing the 'amazing atmosphere between the coaches and players' and saying 'it felt a lot like home.' Henderson becomes Scalley's second pledge in the 2027 cycle, joining three-star wide receiver Kingston Parks from Texas.

  • Henderson received a Utah offer at the end of March 2026.
  • Henderson committed to Utah on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

The players

Jack Henderson

A three-star EDGE recruit from Boise (Idaho) Bishop Kelly High School, ranked as the No. 959 overall prospect and No. 85 EDGE in the 2027 recruiting class according to the Rivals Industry Ranking.

Morgan Scalley

The head football coach at the University of Utah, who offered Henderson a scholarship and is building Utah's 2027 recruiting class.

Kingston Parks

A three-star wide receiver from Aledo (Texas) Oakridge School, who is the other 2027 commit in Utah's class so far.

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What they’re saying

“What really stood out to me was the amazing atmosphere between the coaches and players. All the coaches and players are all very kind interactive and it made a great atmosphere. Seems like a great place to play football and it felt a lot like home.”

— Jack Henderson, Recruit

The takeaway

Henderson's commitment is an important early win for Utah's 2027 recruiting class, as the Utes look to build on their recent success and compete for championships in the Big 12 Conference.