FOXBORO — If this summer season is any indication, then the Patriots discovered a severe offensive risk in operating again TreVeyon Henderson.
Henderson, the thirty eighth general choose within the second spherical of the 2025 NFL Draft, is the quickest offensive talent place participant the Patriots have rostered in years, and he flashed spectacular energy operating between the tackles this preseason, as nicely.
The Ohio State product solely touched the ball 10 instances over two preseason video games, however it was instantly clear how a lot he made the Patriots higher.
He returned two kicks for 126 yards with a 100-yard landing, carried the ball 5 instances for 38 yards with a landing and caught three passes on 4 targets for 12 yards. He’ll even be a right away contributor in blitz pickup.
The rookie may not be a right away starter on offense with Rhamondre Stevenson nonetheless within the backfield, however he ought to tackle a significant function, particularly on third down, when he can catch the ball out of the backfield and assist as a blocker. Henderson’s function ought to develop because the season goes alongside, however he was sometimes at his finest with the Buckeyes when he shared a backfield. So, Stevenson and Antonio Gibson ought to preserve their roles on offense.
Henderson also needs to be a group chief for years to come back. He was a group captain in 2024 and was identified to place the group first, particularly when requested to share the workload in a committee.
Get to know Henderson, a champion in highschool and school, higher in our new Patriots Q&A collection.
First soccer reminiscence: “I feel my first yr I performed sort out soccer, I scored like 20-something touchdowns. So soccer, it got here pure to me. I used to be, like, round seven years outdated, six or seven, at all times a operating again. After which in center faculty, I transitioned to security, and I didn’t transition again to operating again till my junior yr of highschool.”
High highschool soccer reminiscence: “Profitable the state championship (at Hopewell Excessive Faculty in Virginia). We gained twice. Received two state championships.”
High school soccer reminiscence at Ohio State: “Profitable the natty (nationwide championship in 2025).”
What makes Ohio State particular: “Actually the brotherhood. How shut the group is, particularly final yr. Final yr was the closest group I’ve ever been on. And I give due to God for that.”
What you’d be doing in case you weren’t a soccer participant: “In all probability be like a mentor or, you understand, actually pouring in children and attempt to lead them the correct approach. My religion is my every little thing. And so I actually, my function is to guide individuals to Jesus, and so I’d simply proceed to try this if I didn’t play soccer.”
Favourite athlete rising up: “(Steelers security) Troy Polamalu.”
Favourite film: “Ardour of the Christ.”
Favourite musical artist: “Maverick Metropolis.”
Greatest pal or finest mates on the group: “In all probability the operating again group. Acquired to know these guys fairly nicely. So I really feel like all of us received fairly shut.”
Funniest participant on the group: “(Rookie large receiver) Jeremiah Webb.”
What you want most about New England: “You understand, I actually, I actually like how our head coach pushes us exterior of our consolation zone. He pushes us to work onerous. He calls for one of the best out of us. And so I like that.”
Hidden expertise: “I can cook dinner and clear. My new one is lasagna.”
