Junior Henderson
Freshman wide receiver on Mississippi State's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′4″ · 190 lb · Carthage, TX · Carthage HS
Recruiting
WR recruit
No. 665 nationally · Signed with Mississippi State
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 wide receiver on Mississippi State's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Mississippi State in 2026.
Junior Henderson
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Mississippi State3-star out of Carthage
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Jeff Lebby
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at wide receiver for Mississippi State -- now projected as a quality contributor in the passing game.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Mississippi State has produced 1 All-Conference wide receivers. 1 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2026. Brenen Thompson went on to the NFL out of this room (2026).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Mississippi State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Wide receiver · Mississippi State
Returning around him
- 34% of 2024 offensive production back (Moderate turnover)
- 2 Mississippi State players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -12 net (28 in / 40 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Mississippi State · Last season: 5-8 · Talent rank #20 · 2026 recruiting class #23
Background
High School Prepped at Carthage High School … Henderson Jr. is rated as a 3-star prospect by the Rivals/On3 Industry Rankings … both ESPN and 247 rate him as a 3-star prospect … For stats available: In 2024, led a Carthage team that finished 15-1 and won the Texas 4A D-II state championship … Cau...
The receiver room · Mississippi State
- #3Anthony Evans III831 receiving yards · 2025
- #2Marquis Johnson345 receiving yards · 2025
- #11Ayden Williams252 receiving yards · 2025
- #13Sanfrisco Magee80 receiving yards · 2025
- #19Junior Hendersonno box-score line yet
10 more on the roster · Mississippi State team page