Mekai Henderson
Mekai Henderson
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Brendan Mankarious | Prep Redzone Scout
The moment I saw an offensive and defensive film, I could tell I was going to like
Mekai Henderson
Mekai
Henderson
5'10" | 160 lbs | RB
Keyport | 2026
State
NJ
. Defensively Henderson is a linebacker who actively attacks the ball when pursuing it from the backside. He has the speed to chase ball carriers down, hawking them, even if it means cutting past the rest of his team. Henderson accelerates extremely well, especially off of the edge. You can tell he is relentless in his approach and wants to make every plays. Lastly, Henderson is a tremendous tackler, wrapping very well. As a running back, Henderson has a second gear and can outrun everyone at his team’s group size. By keeping his feet moving we see him break the majority of initial contact. The stiff arm is available to him, as well as the ability to bounce the ball outside. Against smaller, weaker defenders Henderson intimidates them by plowing through them. Cutback vision is something he possesses too, taking inside zone and cutting it back all the way against the grain. To me, Henderson profiles as a one-cut and go runner.
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Read EvaluationJonathan Davalos | Prep Redzone Scout
When you think of what an athlete truly stands for in football, look to
Mekai Henderson
Mekai
Henderson
5'10" | 160 lbs | RB
Keyport | 2026
State
NJ
. A ruthless runner, Mekai went off last fall as the second string running back for his team. He was able to churn out an astonishing 886 yards and 11 touchdowns. Upgrading into the lead back in 2024, Mekai will let loose and continue to make big gains look easy. Mekai is a top RB in NJ’s 2026 class.
Just as impressive, Mekai also flourished on the defensive side of the ball as a linebacker. Racking up 32 tackles, 2 sacks and forcing 3 fumbles, Mekai made his presence known often as he consistently disrupted the flow of the opponent’s play design. This is a name you need to get familiar with.
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