We continue our 2025 NFL Draft preview of draft prospects that could interest the Dallas Cowboys. Today we are looking at running back TreVeyon Henderson from Ohio State.

TreVeyon Henderson

RB
Ohio State Buckeyes
Senior
5-star recruit
5’10”
202 lbs

History

Born on October 22, 2002, in Hopewell, Virginia, Henderson attended Hopewell High School, where he rushed for over 4,000 yards and 50 touchdowns. He was named the 2019–2020 Virginia Gatorade Football Player of the Year. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he did not play his senior season as Virginia moved its fall sports season to the spring.

Henderson enrolled at Ohio State in January 2021 and made an immediate impact. In his debut against Minnesota, he had two carries for 15 yards and one catch for 70 yards and a touchdown. In his third game, he broke Archie Griffin’s freshman single-game rushing record with 277 yards on 24 carries and three touchdowns. He finished the season with 1,248 rushing yards, 15 rushing touchdowns, and 312 receiving yards with four receiving touchdowns.

Henderson’s sophomore season was hampered by injuries, limiting him to eight games. He recorded 571 rushing yards and six touchdowns, along with 28 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown.

In 2023, Henderson played in 10 games, missing some time again with injury. He still rushed for 926 yards and 11 touchdowns while adding 229 receiving yards. His performance earned him First-Team All-Big Ten honors.

In his senior year, Henderson played 16 games, amassing 1,016 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns, with an average of 7.1 yards per carry. He also added 284 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown. His contributions were instrumental in Ohio State’s National Championship victory where he had 49 rush yards.

2024 Statistics

490 Offensive Snaps
144 Rush Attempts
1,016 Rush Yards
7.1 YPC
11 Total TDs
27 Receptions
284 Receiving Yards
0 Fumbles
44 First Downs
37 Missed Tackles Forced
1 Penalty

NFL Combine/Pro Day

10-Yard Split- 1.52s (87%)
40-Yard Dash- 4.43s (87%)
Vert- 38.5” (90%)
Broad- 128” (95%)

Awards

Third-team All-Big Ten (2024)
First-team All-Big Ten (2023)
Second-team All-Big Ten (2021)

Scorecard

Overall- 88.5
Speed- 86
Acceleration- 93
Agility- 90
Strength- 78
Contact Balance- 82
Vision- 91
Elusiveness- 88
Receiving- 73
Blocking- 66
Discipline- 98

THE GOOD

• Henderson possesses elite quick burst that allows him to hit holes decisively.
• Identifies running lanes quickly and adapts well to blocking schemes.
• Can get into the second level in an instant.
• Has great stop-start ability.
• Can take any carry for a home run with breakaway speed.
• His change of direction skills makes him a threat in open space.
• Excellent lateral movement and foot placement, allowing him to weave through traffic.
• He is a capable receiver out of the backfield.
• Performed at a high level in the Big Ten and against top defenses.

THE BAD

• Henderson has dealt with some major injuries during his collegiate career.
• There are instances where he struggles to maintain balance after initial contact.
• Tends to run upright at times, exposing his frame to more contact.
• Not a consistent tackle-breaker in close quarters; struggles to push piles.
• While willing in pass pro, his anchor and hand placement can be inconsistent.
• Lacks tempo variance through the line, sometimes hitting holes too fast and running into defenders rather than letting plays develop.

THE FIT

TreVeyon Henderson is a well-rounded running back prospect with the tools to contribute immediately at the NFL level. His combination of speed, agility, and receiving ability makes him a valuable asset in modern offensive schemes. He showcases exceptional burst and long speed, allowing him to turn small creases into big gains. His vision and footwork in space are top-tier, enabling him to navigate tight lanes and make defenders miss with sharp, efficient cuts. As a receiver, he’s a legitimate asset, capable of running clean routes and creating mismatches against linebackers. His ability to contribute on all three downs makes him a versatile weapon in both traditional and spread offensive schemes.

Henderson’s biggest concerns stem from his durability and physical play style. He’s dealt with multiple lower-body injuries that have cost him time and raise questions about his ability to handle a full NFL workload. While explosive, he isn’t always effective through contact, often lacking the power to consistently finish inside runs or push through defenders in short-yardage situations. His pad level can be too high, making him easier to tackle, and his blocking technique and consistency in pass protection still need refinement.

Henderson would be a strong schematic and personnel fit for the Dallas Cowboys, especially as they look to retool their run game with more explosiveness. His home-run speed and ability to create chunk plays would immediately elevate a backfield that has lacked true breakaway potential since Tony Pollard’s time in Dallas.

Henderson’s vision, burst, and receiving ability out of the backfield would give Dak Prescott a dynamic check-down option. With proper rotation to manage his workload and health, Henderson could thrive as the lead back in a committee, offering both early-down production and third-down upside.

COMPARISON:

Dalvin Cook, Minnesota Vikings

BTB GRADE:

42nd

CONSENSUS RANKING:

42nd
(Consensus ranking based on the average ranking from 90 major scoring services, including BTB)