Utah Lands Top 2027 Idaho Prospect

Three-star edge rusher Jack Henderson commits to Utes' 2027 class

Apr. 7, 2026 at 10:22pm

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The University of Utah has added a talented edge rusher to its 2027 recruiting class, securing a commitment from three-star prospect Jack Henderson out of Boise, Idaho. Henderson, the top-rated player in Idaho's 2027 class, chose Utah over several other FBS offers.

Why it matters

Utah's football program has seen a lot of success in recent years, and landing top regional prospects like Henderson is crucial to maintaining that momentum. The Utes are looking to build on their Pac-12 championship and Rose Bowl appearance in 2022.

The details

Henderson, a 6-foot-3, 230-pound edge rusher from Bishop Kelly High School, is rated the No. 77 overall edge rusher in the 2027 class by 247Sports. In addition to Utah, he held offers from Washington State, San Diego State, Fresno State, New Mexico, San Jose State and Air Force. Henderson cited the stability of Utah's coaching staff and the program's defensive identity as key factors in his decision to commit to the Utes.

  • Henderson received a scholarship offer from Utah just days before committing on April 7, 2026.

The players

Jack Henderson

A three-star edge rusher from Bishop Kelly High School in Boise, Idaho, and the top-rated prospect in the state's 2027 recruiting class.

Morgan Scalley

The defensive coordinator at the University of Utah, who is taking over as the program's new head coach.

Kingston Parks

A three-star wide receiver from Texas, who is the other player currently committed to Utah's 2027 recruiting class.

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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 Morgan Scalley 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. I loved being around the program.'”

— Jack Henderson

What’s next

Henderson's commitment is non-binding until he signs a National Letter of Intent in 2027. The Utes will look to build on this early recruiting momentum as they assemble their 2027 class.

The takeaway

Utah's ability to land a top regional prospect like Henderson, the first commit in their 2027 class, demonstrates the program's continued recruiting prowess and the appeal of playing for a Pac-12 contender under the leadership of new head coach Morgan Scalley.