Patriots Draft Henderson, Focus on Offensive Rebuild

The New England Patriots selected Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson with the 38th overall pick in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft to bolster their offense around new quarterback Drake Maye. Henderson, a team captain and major contributor to Ohio State's 2024 national championship, finished his college career with 3,761 rushing yards, 48 touchdowns, and 77 receptions for 873 yards. Known for his explosiveness and strong pass protection, Henderson ran a 4.43-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine. He is expected to compete for significant playing time alongside Rhamondre Stevenson, who has struggled with ball security, and Antonio Gibson. Henderson was the fourth running back selected in the draft, following his college teammate Quinshon Judkins, and will play under new Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel. The Patriots' earlier selection of offensive lineman Will Campbell underscores their commitment to supporting Maye and revamping the offense.