Texas Tech’s low-mileage back with upside in a crowded room
Michael Henderson III is a 5-foot-9, 185-pound sophomore RB at Texas Tech who saw brief 2025 action in two games and logged 1 carry for -2 yards, so he’s still more projection than production[2][3][5]. His appeal is in developmental upside: he was a consensus three-star recruit, moved from defense to running back late in camp, and drew praise as an offensive scout-team player early in 2025[2]. He looks like a fit for teams valuing quickness, toughness, and upside over immediate stat-sheet pop—but he’s still fighting for a bigger role in a deep backfield[2][15].
