A second-round pick out of Ohio State who broke 900 rushing yards while emerging as a dynamic pass-catching weapon in New England's backfield as a rookie.
TreVeyon Henderson arrived in New England as the Patriots' second-round pick in 2025 after helping Ohio State win a national championship. Known for his explosiveness and receiving ability out of the backfield, he quickly became a key part of quarterback Drake Maye's offense, sharing carries with veterans Rhamondre Stevenson and Antonio Gibson.
Path to the league
Henderson rushed for 1,016 yards and 10 touchdowns in his final season at Ohio State while splitting carries with Quinshon Judkins, helping the Buckeyes capture the College Football Playoff national championship. The New England Patriots selected him in the second round, 38th overall, of the 2025 NFL Draft.
Career highlights
Henderson was widely regarded as one of the most explosive backs in his draft class, praised for his combination of long speed, route-running and pass-protection ability, traits that made him an immediate weapon in New England's passing game.
2025 season recap
Henderson had a productive rookie season, rushing 190 times for 911 yards and nine touchdowns while adding 35 receptions for 221 yards and a touchdown through the air. He forced 30 missed tackles as a runner and averaged 3.5 yards after contact per attempt.
Sources
- Wikipedia: TreVeyon Henderson
- Pro Football Reference: TreVeyon Henderson
Statistics
2025 season and career2025 Season · Rushing
17 games played▶Rushing · career
| Year | Team | GP | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | patriots | 17 | 180 | 911 | 5.1 | 9 | 69 |
▶Receiving · career
| Year | Team | GP | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | patriots | 17 | 35 | 221 | 6.3 | 1 | 19 |
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Running Back
- Group
- offense
- College
- Ohio State
- Hometown
- Hopewell, VA, USA
- Age
- 23
- Status
- active
