The Dallas Cowboys have a lot of needs going into the 2025 NFL Draft, with running back high on the list of priorities.

Dallas famously took Ezekiel Elliott from the Ohio State Buckeyes with the fourth overall pick of the 2016 draft, and the Cowboys could turn to another Buckeye this year to fill the void at tailback.

Ohio State has two running backs in the class likely to go on day two of this month’s draft in Green Bay, and ESPN’s Matt Bowen believes one of that duo represents an ideal fit for what Dallas needs at the position.

TreVeyon Henderson enjoyed a superb final collegiate season as his one-two punch with Quinshon Judkins proved critical to the Buckeyes winning the national championship.

Henderson went for 1,061 yards and 10 touchdowns while serving as the speed back in a thunder and lightning partnership with Judkins, and Bowen believes his skill set is exactly what the Cowboys require.

Bowen wrote: “The Cowboys signed Javonte Williams in free agency, but Henderson would split touches with him. The Cowboys need the help; they had a league-low six rushing touchdowns last season and averaged just 4.0 yards per carry (tied for 27th). Henderson is a slasher in the run game with big-play ability once he gets through the second level.

“But Henderson would bring a dynamic element to the Dallas offense with his receiving skills, too. He can operate as a receiver out of the backfield or split out wide to create matchup advantages. Henderson caught 77 passes during his time at Ohio State, and he will see an expanded route tree as a pro, which includes third-down reps thanks to his refined pass blocking.”

While he was the speedy big-play option at Ohio State, Henderson has the skill set to be a three-down back. After excelling on the biggest stages in college football, it would be no surprise if Jerry Jones is enamored enough with Henderson to give him a shot to be an every-down player in Dallas.