Championship pedigree, redshirted depth, and a linebacker worth developing
Henkel enters at St. Thomas as a linebacker with proven winning pedigree, after helping Byron High School win a 3A state title in 2023 and earning first-team all-conference honors; St. Thomas redshirted him in 2024 to preserve eligibility, suggesting the staff sees long-term upside rather than a quick fix. That combination makes him interesting for teams that value instinctive, coachable defenders with room to grow, especially one who already comes from a high-pressure, title-caliber environment. [1]
