Night 2 of the 2025 NFL Draft is underway, and the New England Patriots have added to their offensive arsenal. The team picked Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson with the 38th overall pick.
The Patriots have focused on offensive help for Drake Maye with their first two picks. Let’s look at how he’ll fit into New England’s running back room.
Where Will TreVeyon Henderson Fit in New England’s Depth Chart?
Henderson’s college career started hot with 1,248 yards, 15 rushing touchdowns, 27 receptions, and four receiving scores. Unfortunately, multiple injuries limited him to 18 games over the next two years. A broken foot cut his sophomore year short, and he battled an undisclosed injury the following season.
Henderson bounced back with a strong final season during Ohio State’s 2024 national championship campaign. In 16 games, he totaled 1,016 yards and 10 rushing touchdowns while adding 27 receptions, 284 yards, and another receiving score.
Henderson formed a formidable one-two punch with Quinshon Judkins and had multiple big games during the College Football Playoff. So, how does he fit in New England’s running back room?
Henderson could be the long-term backfield partner for Maye, but he likely won’t be the featured back in his rookie year. The Patriots already have Rhamondre Stevenson, Antonio Gibson, and Terrell Jennings in the backfield, but this offense needs the juice Henderson can bring.
New England finished No. 26 in PFSN’s Offense+ metric last season, with no skill player eclipsing 1,000 scrimmage yards. Stevenson was the most productive skill player, totaling 969 yards (801 rushing, 168 receiving) and eight touchdowns (seven rushing, one receiving).
He’s been New England’s lead back the last few years, but his production has fallen off over the last two years. This is likely a product of a poor offensive line, but Maye needs a more consistent rushing attack.
Gibson joined New England in 2024 and, on paper, was a good complement to Stevenson. However, his production was also limited. Gibson posted 538 rushing yards, 23 receptions, 206 receiving yards, and just one rushing touchdown. He’s known as a third-down pass-catching back, but New England never got Gibson going last season.
Jennings rounds out the room as an undrafted player from last year. He appeared in just three games, totaling 33 yards on 13 carries. Adding Henderson could mean the end of his time in New England.
Maye is the future for New England, but any young quarterback’s best friend is a consistent run game. The Patriots still have work to do on their offense, but grabbing Henderson early in the second round could be the kickstart this unit needs.
