35Michael Henderson III
RB · RS FR
2-FR
Current depth chart
RB77th2-FR
Bio
Michael Henderson III is a redshirt freshman running back from Dallas, Texas who attended Wylie East High School in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. A consensus three-star recruit, he committed to Texas Tech on January 23, 2024, after receiving his offer on Christmas Day 2023. Henderson transitioned from defense to the running back room late in preseason camp during the 2025 season and appeared in the first two games against Arkansas-Pine Bluff and Kent State, recording one carry for minus-2 yards. He was recognized as the offensive scout team player of the week following Texas Tech's season-opening victory. From Wylie East · Dallas, TX.
Michael Henderson III started 0 of 14 games in 2025 and appeared in 2.
Player information
ClassRedshirt FreshmanHeight5'9"Weight185 lbHometownDallas, TXHigh schoolWylie EastRecruiting3 · No. 1306 national · 2025 classConferenceBig 12
Production · 2025
Rushing
1
CARRIES
-2
YDS
-2
YDS/CAR
Career path
WYLIE EASTDallas, TX
TEXAS TECH2025 — present