Auburn The school was considered the favorite to land the four-star running back from Elba (Alabama). Alvin Henderson He did the majority of the recruiting work leading up to his decision in April of this year.
The momentum in the second half Pennsylvania State UniversityBut with the Nittany Lions expecting big things from the 5-foot-9, 195-pound player, the Tigers aren’t slowing down.
Henderson has visited the Plains multiple times throughout his recruiting journey and continues to feel like he is a top priority for the head coach. Hugh Freeze RB Coach Derrick NicksOn Thursday, On3’s Steve Wiltfong and Chad Simmons On3 Recruitment Prediction Machine (RPM) I’m in favor of Auburn acquiring Henderson.
Auburn quietly brought Henderson back to campus for an unofficial visit last month, and Tigers scout Jeffrey Lee detailed the continued push by the Auburn staff, saying they remain confident the blue-chip running back will eventually commit to an in-state school.
“Many people close to his recruitment, including myself, believe he will end up at Auburn. Auburn has made him a priority for years. Hugh Freeze and Derrick Nicks When he committed to Penn State it was a surprise, at least for the first few days before he committed.” Lee told “The Inside Scoop.”.
“The only obstacle for him, the only hurdle, is how well the running backs perform under coach Hugh Freeze. He wants to see how they get it done now that Derrick Nix is ​​the offensive coordinator. I think Auburn is a nine out of 10 for Alvin, just not a 10,” Lee added. “I think he wants to see it this fall and he’s going to see what he wants to see… I think he’s going to end up going to Auburn. I’m not alone in that belief. But at this point, we’ve got to get him out of Penn State.”
Henderson’s commitment to PSU can be summed up in part by the relationship he’s built with the staff at Happy Valley and the tradition the Nittany Lions have in the backfield. He explained his decision to On3 on April 11.
“I chose Penn State for three reasons: the tradition of developing running backs that Coach Sader and Coach Franklin have built, the family atmosphere I felt on campus and with the fans during my time there, and the opportunity I have to succeed there.” Mr. Henderson.
Auburn has received commitments from five of the top 15 players in the state of Alabama this season. Henderson is the No. 13 player in the state, the No. 8 running back and the No. 147 player in the nation. On3 Industry Rankingscould be the next addition to the Tigers’ top-10 freshman class.
