Robert Henry's Unique Recruiting Development

South Carolina is looking to add another running back in the 2023 class and has its sights set on running back Robert Henry.

Initially, South Carolina was in the thick of running back Robert Henry's recruitment. He then abruptly shut down his recruitment and committed to Jacksonville State, something that came as a surprise.

Sports Talk SC reported that running backs coach Monterio Hardesty had a conversation with Henry, urging him to reevaluate his options and take visits before making a collegiate decision.

"He was telling me, don’t go to Jacksonville; you’re much bigger than that. I let him know I messed up. I know I’m a big-time player; I can play at the highest level. So, I was like, 'I want to be in South Carolina.' That’s what I told him. Hopefully, he will hit me back. He just told me to think about it."

Henry scrubbed his social media of his commitment post and seems to have reopened his recruitment. South Carolina may need to add another back to their room after losing two tight ends to the transfer portal.

Henry explained that Hardesty has made him feel like a priority, which has gone a long way.

"If I’ve still got the offer and they still want me, I’m going. What I just did, he could easily forget about me and go look for another running back. But he’s showing me that they really need me."

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