Seantrel Henderson told Sports Headliners that despite his friendship with Michael Floyd, he will make his own college choice. Henderson, who will be a senior offensive tackle next fall at Cretin-Derham Hall regards Floyd, a former teammate at the St. Paul high school and now a star wide receiver at Notre Dame, as one of his “best friends.”
Floyd has said he will help Notre Dame pursue Henderson who is listed by rivals.com as the nation’s No. 1 recruit (regardless of position) for 2010. Asked if Floyd will be a factor in his decision, Henderson answered, “No, not really. I think it’s pretty much about me.”
Although Floyd was a high school All-American and other Minnesotans have been eagerly pursued by colleges over the years, Henderson is probably the most highly ranked prep nationally in state history. “It feels good but then at the same time there’s a lot of pressure. …It’s like the only place you can go is down,” Henderson said.
Henderson, who is reportedly about 6-8, 300 pounds, could probably choose any major football program including Notre Dame, Ohio State and Minnesota. He’s not interested in losers. “I won’t really want to go anywhere where the team is not that good,” he said. “As long as the team is up and coming then I am fine… .”
How much emphasis will playing at home for college receive? “Kind of in the middle,” he said. “I think about staying home a lot, and then I think about going out and seeing what’s at other places, too.”
Henderson, who regards himself as a better pass protector than run blocker, is far from decided about a school and believes the choice could be difficult. He said his skills are a good fit for a spread offense.