20James Henderson III
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Bio
James Henderson III is a defensive back for the Houston Cougars. The 6'1", 175-pound true freshman from Houston, Texas, prepared at Cy-Falls High School, where he was a three-star prospect. During two seasons at Cy Falls, Henderson recorded 59 career tackles and 16 pass breakups while returning two interceptions for 53 total yards. He accumulated 177 combined kickoff and punt return yards across his varsity career and earned 2025 All-District 17-6A First Team honors. Henderson played his final high school game inside TDECU Stadium. From Cy-Falls HS · Houston, TX.
Player information
ClassFreshmanHeight6'1"Weight175 lbHometownHouston, TXHigh schoolCy-Falls HSRecruiting3 · No. 804 national · 2026 classConferenceBig 12
Career path
HOUSTON2026 — present