TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State: 2025 NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Henderson was a five-star recruit from Hopewell High School in Hopewell, Va. in the class of 2021

TreVeyon Henderson decided last winter to return to Ohio State for the 2024 season. Now, he enters the 2025 NFL Draft with a national championship ring and the chance to hear his name called in the top 70 selections.

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TreVeyon Henderson, RB Ohio State: 2025 NFL Draft Profile

Classification: Senior running back from Hopewell, Va.

Background: Henderson was a five-star recruit from Hopewell High School in Hopewell, Va. in the class of 2021. He was the No. 23 recruit according to 247Sports, No. 81 (four-star) for Rivals, and No. 19 for On3.com. ESPN ranked him 9th in the nation with a 90 grade out of 100. Henderson’s senior season in high school was moved to the spring because of COVID-19, and he opted not to participate. He finished his high school career with more than 4,000 rushing yards and 50 touchdowns. As a junior, he carried the ball 198 times in 15 games for 2,424 yards and 45 touchdowns and made 18 receptions for 283 yards and five touchdowns. Henderson also returned three punts for 102 yards and a touchdown and nine kicks for 360 yards and two touchdowns. Hopewell went undefeated and won the Virginia Class 3A State Championship for the second consecutive year. Henderson was the 2019 Virginia Football Gatorade Player of the Year and earned Second Team All-USA honors from USA Today. He also took snaps on defense, producing 48 tackles with three tackles for loss, three interceptions, and a fumble recovery as a junior. MaxPreps credits him with totaling 64 tackles, nine tackles for loss, a sack, three interceptions, and a fumble recovery as a sophomore and 82 tackles, five tackles for loss, two interceptions, five passes defensed, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery as a sophomore. Henderson also competed on the track team, posting a 10.94 100-meter dash and a 6.45 55-meter dash.

Injuries & Off-Field: Missed five games in 2022 with a broken bone in his left foot that required surgery, missed three games in 2023 with an undisclosed injury suffered against Notre Dame

Awards: 2021 Second Team All-Big Ten, 2021 Freshman All-American (ESPN, The Athletic, PFF), 2022 Honorable Mention All-Big Ten, 2023 First Team All-Big Ten, 2024 Third Team All-Big Ten (Coaches), 2024 Honorable Mention All-Big Ten (Media)

Pros: Foot speed, sudden jump cuts to exchange gaps and make defenders miss in the backfield, lateral explosiveness, natural springiness in his feet, glides across the field, smooth mover with instinctive feel for run lanes, uses his blocks well, vision improved in 2024, explosive athlete, instant juice, long track speed, stop-start acceleration, runs with tempo, speed erases pursuit angles, punishes linebackers and safeties for steep angles, subtle but sharp adjustments to make defenders miss, manipulates angles to provide easy opportunities to out-leverage would-be tacklers, high arm tackles slide off him, speed helps him slip some arm tackles, rarely fumbles the ball, provides a consistent outlet as a pass catcher, cleaned up drop issues, tracks the ball well, flashes of separating on downfield routes, untapped potential as a pass catcher, ready and willing pass pro contributor, tracks threats well in pass pro, impressive physicality and hits in pass pro

Cons: Limited to no special teams experience, better in a timeshare than as a bell cow, injury history, frequent hurdle attempts increase injury chances, limited power to create between the tackles, vision between the tackles is inconsistent, heavy reliance on bouncing runs outside, more one-cut than truly twitchy, play strength makes breaking solid contact difficult, sometimes ducks head and hugs in pass pro, underdeveloped route tree

Overview: Henderson is exceptionally light on his feet. He executes sudden jump cuts to exchange gaps or make defenders miss in enclosed spaces. His lateral explosiveness is difficult for most defenders to match. Henderson is a smooth mover who glides across the field with quick footwork. He showcased a more instinctive feel for run lanes in 2024 but still suffers from the occasional lapse in vision between the offensive tackles. These lapses lead to him running into the backs of his linemen and were more significant issues in past years. Henderson is an explosive athlete with elite stop-start acceleration and long speed. He’s a threat to house the ball from anywhere on the field. The Virginia native’s speed erases pursuit angles and punishes defenders for taking poor angles. He sets up his blocks well by running with tempo and manipulates angles with his pacing before accelerating past defenders. Henderson makes subtle but sharp adjustments to make defenders miss in space. He lacks the mass and contact balance to break tackle attempts consistently but breaks through arm tackles that land high on his frame. Henderson’s sheer speed also helps him slip through some tackles. He hasn’t fumbled since his freshman season. It’s worth wondering how much volume Henderson should receive in the NFL. His build, playstyle, and injury history suggest he’s maximized in a two-headed backfield, which limits his value. Henderson frequently attempts hurdles, which could increase the likelihood of injury. He lacks the play strength to thrive on a heavy diet between the tackles and likes to bounce runs outside. Henderson is more of an elite one-cut runner than a twitchy creator despite his impressive movement skills. The senior has developed into a consistent outlet in the passing game. He still needs to develop his route tree, but his quick and sharp cutting ability translates to his routes. Henderson’s speed makes him a nightmare out of the backfield when matched up with defenders in man coverage. His future NFL team needs to tap into this potential more than the Buckeyes did. Henderson is a quality pass protector. Despite his average size, Henderson delivers impressive blows protecting his quarterback. He tracks threats well and meets them with power. Henderson isn’t immune to the occasional poor rep in pass protection, but the good outweighs the bad.

Overall, Henderson is one of the most natural runners in the 2025 class. His level of instantaneous explosiveness and smooth movement skills are unrivaled among the top prospects. Henderson’s build makes him best suited for a running back committee, but he could produce lead back numbers because of his efficiency and home run ability.

Role & Scheme Fit: Rotational running back in an outside zone scheme

Round Grade: Third Round

Size: 5'10", 208 lbs. (Unofficial)

Submitted: 11-11-24

Updated: 01-15-25