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Duke secures commitment from safety Lance Henderson

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 7:30 PM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Duke secures commitment from safety Lance Henderson

Summary

Three-star safety Lance Henderson has announced his commitment to Duke University on June 2, 2026. The player from Durham (N.C.) Southern chose the Blue Devils over several programs, including NC State and Virginia Tech. Henderson ranks as the No. 578 overall prospect and No. 53 safety in the 2027 recruiting cycle. He becomes Duke's top-ranked prospect in the class, which now holds 12 commitments and ranks 43rd nationally in Rivals' Team Recruiting Rankings. His commitment follows an official visit to the campus over the weekend.

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Key Details

•Lance Henderson commits to Duke, choosing them over multiple schools.
•He is ranked No. 578 overall and No. 53 safety nationally.
•His commitment increases Duke's 2027 recruiting class to 12 players.
•Henderson's decision follows an official visit to Duke.

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7:30 PMYahoo Sports — Duke lands commitment from local safety Lance Henderson

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Durham (N.C.) Southern three-star safety Lance Henderson is staying home. He announced his commitment to Duke on Tuesday afternoon. The local defensive back chose the Blue Devils over NC State, Georgia Tech, Virginia Tech and others. Henderson is the No. 578 overall prospect and No. 53 safety in the 2027 cycle, according to the Rivals Industry […]
— Yahoo Sports

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