2024 Defensive Back Dontrae Henderson Commits To Indiana

Another former James Madison commit, 2024 defensive back Dontrae Henderson is now committed to Indiana under new coach Curt Cignetti.

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Coach Curt Cignetti continues to add to his 2024 recruiting class, this time getting a commitment from defensive back Dontrae Henderson.

Henderson was originally going to play for Cignetti at James Madison, but he flipped his commitment to the Hoosiers Sunday night. 

#AGTG COMMITTED LETS ROCK OUT 🎸 pic.twitter.com/zME1Hqr8rV

— Dontrae Henderson (@DontraeHenders1) December 17, 2023

Henderson is a 6-foot-1, 170-pound defensive back from Julius L. Chambers High School in Charlotte, N.C. 247 Sports considers him a three-star prospect, ranked No. 2057 in the nation, No. 202 among safeties and No. 56 in North Carolina. Out of his 16 scholarship offers, Indiana is the only Power 5 school.

During his junior season, Henderson totaled 53 tackles, four interceptions, 14 pass breakups, two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble.

Press work @JMUFootball 🐶💜 pic.twitter.com/cSdEtLeETu

— Dontrae Henderson (@DontraeHenders1) June 29, 2023

Indiana's 2024 recruiting class is now up to 16 members.

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