Hokie Club247 Sports: ★★★ | Rivals: ★★★ | ESPN: ★★★ | On3: ★★★
Selected Virginia Tech over Michigan State, Duke, Pittsburgh, Virginia, West Virginia, South Florida, East Carolina
From Henderson’s Head Coach Lawrence Ches: “Sherrod is a naturally gifted athlete with all the tools to excel at the next level. He’s shown the ability to tackle any obstacle in front of him, whether it be in the classroom or on the field. I have unwavering confidence that he is prepared to take the next steps in his development to unlock his potential. Virginia Tech has just the environment and coaching staff to help him do that.”
About Henderson
High School: A two-time team captain and two-time team MVP … Named a three-time All-Waccamaw Conference defensive end … As a senior, registered 80 tackles, including 11 sacks … also eclipsed 1,000 yards rushing and scored nine touchdowns on offense … Tallied 75 tackles, including 15 TFLs, and 12 sacks as a junior, while rushing for 1,250 yards and 13 touchdowns … Selected to play in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas in 2024 … Also lettered in basketball … Rated as a three-star edge by 247 Sports, ESPN, Rivals and On3 … Ranked as the No. 20 prospect in North Carolina by 247 Sports and the No. 60 edge prospect nationally … Ranked as the No. 25 prospect in North Carolina by ESPN and the No. 84 edge prospect nationally … Ranked as the No. 20 prospect in the state and No. 70 edge recruit in the country by On3 … Ranked as the No.18 prospect in the state and No. 37 defensive end recruit nationally by Rivals.
Personal: Full name is Lewis Sherrod Henderson … Son of Lewis and Sheila Henderson … Has a sister, Shaniah and a brother, Jeremiah Keyes … Hobbies include lifting weights, watching the sunset/sunrise, and listening to music … Planning to major in business and entrepreneurship … Born October 17, 2006, in Wilmington, North Carolina.