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Legacy's Keisean Henderson
FROM LEGACY TO LEGEND: Five-Star QB Keisean Henderson commands the spotlight in H-Town
Armed with a cannon for an arm, rare mobility, and a growing online following to match his infectious personality, the 6-foot-4 signal-caller has quietly built himself into one of the most coveted prospects in the country.
His name is Keisean Henderson — and if you don’t know it yet, you will soon.
Currently ranked the No. 3 overall player nationally in the Class of 2026 (per 247Sports) and Texas’ top quarterback, Henderson committed to the University of Houston in May 2024. He was named MVP of the 2025 Navy All-American Bowl in January and continues to headline recruiting conversations across the country.
What makes his rise even more impressive is the stage he plays on. Legacy SSS — a small, independent charter school — finished 7–4 last season. But Henderson’s elite arm talent, football IQ, and ability to improvise have made him a viral sensation, despite playing outside the typical spotlight of Friday night lights in Texas.
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He’s also acutely aware of the NIL era and the importance of branding — carrying a wisdom that goes well beyond his age.
“It [marketing] is bigger than most realize,” Henderson said. “A lot of people think 7-on-7 doesn’t matter, but I use that time to push my brand. There are cameras everywhere.
“This is now an NIL world. It’s a parallel plane — you’ve got your brand and you’ve got football side by side. The bigger your reputation gets, the more you need to keep pushing that standard.”
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Henderson has been with the Titans since sixth grade — a move rooted in opportunity. One of the biggest draws? The chance to compete right away.
“There was a kid in my neighborhood who played basketball there, and he encouraged me to join,” Henderson said. “This school let me play right away — that’s not the case in public schools. I figured, ‘Why sit out when I could be playing?’”
“I was nervous at first, but once I stepped on campus, I met people who’d been through it — players, coaches, staff. From then to now, it’s been an opportunity I couldn’t pass up.”
Among those mentors is head coach Michael Bishop — a former Heisman finalist (1998) at Kansas State and professional quarterback, who once helped put Willis High School football on the map. He’s also the cousin of current Willis star Jermaine Bishop Jr.
For Henderson, the relationship has been transformative.
“He’s really instilled in me the mentality to keep my head down and keep working,” Henderson said. “There are always going to be critics. But Coach Bishop’s kept me focused on staying true to who I am — and if I do that, I’ll flourish.
“He gave me that, but I also gave him a quote that he’s started to run with: ‘The biggest room in the house is the room for improvement.’”
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With one more season ahead before he takes the reins at UH, Henderson is already treating every game like a business decision. He knows what’s at stake — on and off the field.
And when it comes to NIL dreams? He’s got a particular favorite in mind.
“If I could get one sponsorship, it would definitely be Tony Chachere’s,” he said, grinning. “I put it on everything.”
That mix of bold personality, elite performance, and business savvy is what makes Henderson so unique — and so marketable. He’s an avid Steelers fan, a fan favorite among his peers, and the kind of quarterback who can change a program’s trajectory — whether it’s at Legacy, UH, or someday, the NFL.
For now, the raccoon hat stays on. The spotlight gets brighter, and Legacy SSS continues to ride the wave of one of the most electrifying quarterbacks in the country.
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Three-Star Atascocita RB Cardae Mack
GOLDEN CHILD: Mack Could Be the Spark That Ignites Atascocita’s 2025 Breakthrough
Now a senior at Atascocita and a recent Arizona State-commit, Mack has become one of the state’s most complete and compelling individuals to put on a helmet. And while this fall will likely see him return to his natural position at running back, it was his all-around play last season – including a stint as a mobile quarterback – that showed just how adaptable and indispensable he can be.
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“It all comes down to my family,” Mack said. “I’d always play with my brothers growing up, but I didn’t really get into it until around middle school, when I began to compete in select ball. At some point, I realized how good I was at the sport, so I locked myself in from there.”
That switch flipped hard. In 2024, Mack threw for nearly 1,900 yards and 18 touchdowns with just three interceptions – all while rushing for an additional 1,918 yards and 22 scores. His dual-threat dominance earned him District 23-6A MVP honors and carried the Eagles to a 12-2 finish, with their season ending in a fourth-round playoff loss to district rival North Shore.
But even in defeat, there’s perspective – and motivation.
“We won’t forget how it’s felt the past few years,” Mack said. “But I think a distinction we might have this season is the fact that we’ve already integrated the underclassmen into our gameplan. Our younger guys are going to be more developed and experienced. That could become one of our biggest advantages moving forward.”
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Mack’s leadership is grounded not just in talent, but in intention. It’s visible in the way he talks about his family’s influence, especially the work ethic he’s seen modeled by his parents.
“Someday, I intend to put them and myself in a good position, so they’ll never have to work again,” he said.
That same maturity showed up in his decision to commit to Arizona State in April, where he felt both seen and strategically valued.
“Coach [Kenny] Dillingham is an offensive genius, and Coach [Marcus] Arroyo is completely bought-in,” said Mack. “There’s already a plan in place of how they intend to utilize me in their schemes. That really compelled me to invest myself in that process.”
When it comes to who he emulates, Mack doesn’t hesitate: LeSean McCoy. It’s a fitting match for a back known for his shiftiness, vision, and creativity in the open field.
“He was my favorite back to watch growing up… even to this day I’ll still watch his highlights – sometimes before games,” Mack said. “The elusive running style he had is something that I see in myself.”
In a program that’s come close year after year, Mack enters his final season as the type of player who can tip the balance. He might have started in the middle, but now, all eyes are on him to lead.