Utah Football Lands Top 2027 Idaho Recruit

Three-star edge rusher Jack Henderson commits to the Utes, continuing pipeline from Idaho.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 10:40pm

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The Utah football team has landed a commitment from Jack Henderson, the top-ranked high school player in Idaho's 2027 recruiting class. Henderson, a three-star edge rusher from Boise, chose the Utes over offers from several other programs. He is the second player to commit to Utah's 2027 class and the third Idaho native to pledge to the Utes in the past two recruiting cycles.

Why it matters

Utah has made Idaho a priority recruiting ground in recent years, landing several top prospects from the state. Henderson's commitment continues that trend and gives the Utes an early building block for their 2027 recruiting class as they look to maintain their status as one of the top programs in the Pac-12.

The details

Henderson, who is ranked as the No. 74 edge rusher and the No. 1 player from Idaho in the 2027 class by 247Sports, chose Utah after visiting the campus and meeting with the coaching staff. He cited the program's defensive identity and the stability of the new coaching staff as key factors in his decision. Henderson had offers from several other schools, including Fresno State, Air Force, Washington State, New Mexico, and San Diego State.

  • Henderson committed to Utah on April 7, 2026.
  • He is set to take an official visit to Washington State on June 5-7, 2026.

The players

Jack Henderson

A three-star edge rusher from Boise, Idaho, and the top-ranked player in the state's 2027 recruiting class.

Morgan Scalley

The head coach of the Utah football team.

Colton Swan

The linebackers coach at Utah, known for his ability to develop players at the position.

Johnathan Hall

A current linebacker for the Utah football team who will have graduated by the time Henderson arrives on campus.

Trey Reynolds

Another current linebacker for the Utah football team who will have graduated by the time Henderson arrives on campus.

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What they’re saying

“I loved visiting with the coaches and just getting a feel for everything they're hoping to continue doing there with the new staff. There is obviously a lot of stability and continuity with coach taking over, and I really believe in their defensive identity and I think it's a perfect fit for me from a football sense and also just in general.”

— Jack Henderson, Recruit

What’s next

Henderson is set to take an official visit to Washington State on June 5-7, 2026, but his commitment to Utah is expected to hold.

The takeaway

Utah's continued success in recruiting top talent from Idaho, including landing the state's No. 1 player in the 2027 class, demonstrates the program's ability to identify and develop players from the region. This commitment gives the Utes an early building block for their 2027 recruiting class as they look to maintain their status as one of the top programs in the Pac-12.