James Henderson III
6′1″ · 175 lb · Houston, TX · Cy Falls
On the Houston roster; he has not appeared in a game on our list yet.
Where he comes from
- Houston, TX
- Cy Falls
- Within 25 miles of TDECU Stadium
- Three-star recruit, No. 804 nationally in the 2026 class, rating 0.8778.
Where he fits
Houston lists 25 defensive backs this season.
Houston defensive backs with a game this season
Houston’s week
- RecordHouston is 6-1, No. 14 in the AP poll (week 8).
Players like him
Same class and position
From Cy Falls
Also from Houston, TX
News and fans
No outlet on our list has written about him by name this season.
Houston in the news
- Stephon Johnson, Myles Rowser cleared to play
Houston Chronicle Oct 4
Where to follow him
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Willie Fritz
Pass share
42.0%
206 pass / 284 run
Plays / game
70.0
7 games
Team sack rate
2.7%
225 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for Houston -- now graded to hold down a real role in the defensive backfield.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Grades highest in speed and zone coverage.
Houston has produced 6 All-Conference defensive backs and 1 All-American. 8 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2013. Marcus Jones was one of them, an All-American.
Joined Houston in 2026
- 2026 Houston FritzYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line
- Before collegeSigned with Houston in 2026 as a 3-star recruit, No. 804 in the country.
His moves
- Signed with Houston in the 2026 class, a 3-star recruit.
His career
2026
- Signed with Houston3-star out of Cy Falls