2025 Dynasty Rookie Post-Draft Update: TreVeyon Henderson

TreVeyon Henderson | © Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Josh Brickner Posted On June 3, 2025

The NFL Draft is behind us, rookie drafts are taking place, and as dynasty managers we are looking ahead to the upcoming season. In our Dynasty Rookie Post-Draft Update series, we break down all the incoming fantasy-relevant rookies, looking at their profiles and where they fit. The basis of the rookie profile involves the usage of STORM analysis, focusing on five key components: Situation, Talent, Opportunity, Risk, and Market

Situation

Name: TreVeyon Henderson

Position: Running back

Pro Team: New England Patriots

College Team: Ohio State

Draft Status: Round two, Pick 38

Henderson burst onto the scene in his first ever game as a Buckeye, taking a screen pass 70 yards for a touchdown. His third tilt saw him rush for 270 yards and three touchdowns. When it was all said and done, the freshman back ended his introductory campaign with over 1,500 all-purpose yards and found the end zone 19 times.

While still productive on the field, both his sophomore (broken foot- five games missed) and junior (undisclosed injury- three missed games) seasons were set back by injury issues. In 2024, Ohio State brought in transfer Quinshon Judkins to be the co-starter with Henderson. The plan worked to perfection as both backs went over 1,000 yards, scored double-digit touchdowns, and won a national championship. More importantly, the shared workload allowed Henderson to stay fresh and healthy through an extended 16-game season.

Both the draft capital and landing spot with the Patriots bode well for Henderson’s dynasty outlook. The Patriots are adding pieces (especially among the offensive line) to build around promising second-year quarterback Drake Maye. The rookie running back and his dynasty managers could get in on the ground floor of a budding offensive attack.

Some may see Rhamondre Stevenson’s presence as a deterrent for Henderson’s growth, but there’s more beyond the surface. First, the former Buckeye will be the New England passing down back from day one. Additionally, having another talented back to share the workload will benefit the rookie in the long term.

Talent

There have been many words written on this site regarding Henderson’s plethora of skills that they only need listing for this exercise:

Explosive and shifty runner: Check.

Ball Security: Check.

Playmaking receiver: Check.

Great contact balance: Check.

Excellent Pass-blocking skills: Check.

Of all the attributes mentioned above, Henderson’s pass-blocking prowess is what truly sets him apart. Most first-year running backs entering the league struggle to earn significant playing time right away due to their liability in protecting the quarterback. Given this and his receiving success in Columbus (averaged over 10 yards per reception in three of four seasons), the New England rookie will be a contributing factor in the aerial attack early and often.

Opportunity

Henderson’s early second-round selection and RB1 placement on the depth chart more than signals he’ll be seeing significant touches from kickoff weekend. Though it would be foolish to expect a true workhorse role for the rookie. Yes, Rhamondre Stevenson will be a significant contributor to the Patriots offense for at least the next two years (opt-out clause after the 2026 season). Yet, this does not mean Henderson cannot be a significant fantasy producer; actually, it’s quite the opposite.

Ryan Day and Chip Kelly showed the blueprint in 2024 for keeping their most explosive running back healthy (Quinshon Judkins had 50 more attempts than his backfield counterpart) while still getting top-tier results (7.1 yards per attempt with ten touchdowns for Henderson).

In his senior season, the Buckeye running back played in every game for the first time since his freshman year. Expect Mike Vrabel and Josh McDaniels to deploy a similar split (with a slightly heavier lean towards the Buckeye alum) to keep their prized rookie healthy for the 2025 stretch run and future seasons ahead. Henderson should put up weekly RB2 numbers with top ten upside. While his ceiling is limited in the short term, dynasty managers can expect more fruitful seasons of production with this capped workload.

Risk

TreVeyon Henderson: RB2 of this 2025 class?

Some are concerned about his injury history. I think it’s unwarranted:

2022: sesamoid bone fracture w/ surgery similar to turf toe

2023: ankle/knee after a gator roll tackle

2024: played all 16 games healthy
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— Jeff Mueller, PT, DPT (@jmthrivept) January 21, 2025

Concerns over injuries were always the biggest knock on the Columbus product during the pre-draft process. Missing multiple games during his sophomore and junior seasons at Ohio State was more than likely one of the main reasons for Henderson foregoing the NFL Draft after his junior season. Again, playing a full season as a 1A/1B tandem with Judkins helped alleviate those previous worries over Henderson’s durability, but kept him firmly behind true three-down alphas Ashton Jeanty and Omarion Hampton.

While I may sound like a broken record, the Patriots will do what’s necessary to protect their second-round investment. Expect them to be proactive in managing the first-year back’s workload to mitigate this injury risk.

Market

Per DLF’s May 2025 Superflex Rookie Dynasty ADP.

Henderson landing in an offense, and more specifically a quarterback on the rise, has him being selected ahead of his collegiate backfield mate. This should come as no surprise as not only does Judkins have Jerome Ford ahead of him in the pecking order, but he’s part of the dumpster fire known as the Cleveland Browns. The Patriot rookie also has a clearer path to immediate dynasty relevance than Emeka Egbuka and Jaxson Dart also going behind him in superflex rookie drafts.

Per DLF’s May Superflex Dynasty ADP.

Going inside the first three rounds of a superflex startup highlights just how valuable an asset Henderson has become. Getting drafted several spots after dynasty darling Jayden Daniels and bell cow backs Derrick Henry and Kyren Williams only reinforces this. Henderson going ahead of veterans Jalen Hurts, Christian McCaffrey, and Zay Flowers demonstrates he’s the perfect Productive Struggle startup strategy candidate.

An ADP of 1.06 in rookie drafts means dynasty squads at all levels of competitive status could select Henderson. If you just missed the playoffs and are a starting running back away from getting over the finish line, Christmas came early. Those teams that find themselves sitting on the fence between contending and rebuilding have a tough decision to make.

In a personal league, I was in this very scenario: an aging roster long past its championship pedigree, pick 1.06, and Henderson on the board. I was not quite in dynasty purgatory as I had made the decision to rebuild in the weeks before and made trades accordingly. Yet, after failing to trade the pick for future assets, I still saw the value in taking the Patriot rookie.

Will I trade him for a 2026 first and third right now if offered? Probably, but I don’t see that offer arriving in the next several weeks. Many in this league are “difficult” trading partners to put it kindly. Also, I see a path where the pre-season hype for Henderson reaches a fever pitch, and a better return could be had as there are several reactionary Ohio State fans in said league.

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Josh has been playing fantasy football since 1995 when he was 10 years old helping his grandfather. Josh played only in redraft leagues until recently when someone told him dynasty fantasy football could feed his addiction year round. Now he’s hooked! Outside of fantasy football, Josh loves having his heart broken by Cleveland professional sports teams, quenching his thirst for travel with his wife, and taking long walks with his four-legged best friend Roosevelt. Give him a follow on Twitter.