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Previewing the Patriots running back heading into his first NFL season.
The New England Patriots went all-offense on the first two days of the 2025 NFL Draft. Among the four players they brought aboard between Rounds 1 and 3 was one of the most exciting running back prospects in the class.
With the 38th overall pick in the second round of the draft, the Patriots selected TreVeyon Henderson out of Ohio State.
Name: TreVeyon Henderson
Position: Running back
Jersey number: 32
Opening day age: 22 (10/22/2002)
Measurements: 5’10 1/8”, 202 lbs, 76 1/8” wingspan, 30 3/4” arm length, 9 1/2” hand size, 4.43s 40-yard dash, 38 1/2” vertical jump, 10’8” broad jump, 8.87 Relative Athletic Score
NFL: New England Patriots (2025-) | College: Ohio State (2021-24)
A multi-sport athlete and two-way player on the gridiron, Henderson was a superstar at Hopewell High School in Hopewell, VA. Originally a wide receiver and defensive back, he took over as the Blue Devils’ starting running back as a junior in 2019 and promptly was named Virginia’s high school player of the year. Even though he did not play in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, he was a highly sought-after recruit.
The five-star picked up almost three dozen scholarship offers, including from most of the biggest programs in the nation. His final choice came down to Ohio State or Oklahoma, and he decided to pick the Buckeyes as one of their top recruits in 2021. Henderson went on to spend his entire four-year college career in Columbus.
In total, he saw action in 47 games with 38 starts, registering a combined 4,614 scrimmage yards and scoring 48 touchdowns. He carried the ball 590 times for 3,761 yards and 42 scores while also adding 77 catches for 853 yards and six more TDs. Henderson was named All-Big Ten in all four of his seasons at Ohio State: he was a first-team selection in 2023, a second-team pick in 2021 and a honorable mention in both 2022 and 2024.
The Patriots picked Henderson up in the second round of this year’s draft. He was the fourth running back off the board, getting drafted two picks after his Ohio State teammate Quinshon Judkins.
Strengths: One of the most productive players in Ohio State history, Henderson has a proven and impressive track record going back to his days as a high school player. He has been able to put up standout numbers due to his explosive skillset: he accelerates quickly and is able to maintain his top speed well, making it difficult for opposing defenders to chase him down. He combines his speed with contact balance and lower-body flexibility; he is quick enough to step away from tackle attempts or juke opponents 1-on-1 in the open field.
Henderson’s compact build and natural athletic ability make him a fit for both zone and power schemes, and also allow him to be used in a variety of ways. Besides being a...
