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Chiefs scouting report: Ohio State Buckeyes RB TreVeyon Henderson

Ohio State #Buckeyes running back TreVeyon Henderson could be a 2025 NFL draft target for the Kansas City #Chiefs.

Several running backs on the Kansas City Chiefs enter free agency after the 2024 season. The team must replace its depth in the backfield and add some more explosive options who can shoulder the load if Isiah Pacheco suffers another injury in 2025 or beyond.

Ohio State Buckeyes running back TreVeyon Henderson faces an uphill battle as a prospect because of his size and injury history. He missed significant time in 2022 and 2023. According to Senior Bowl Director Jim Nagy, Henderson’s verified height and weight are 5’9 7/8″, 206 lbs., which rank on the smaller and lighter side for an NFL running back.

Henderson’s play often overcomes his measurables. He possesses true track speed that, even on a very fast Ohio State offense, puts him in a class of his own. Henderson is an explosive athlete who demolishes pursuit angles and runs so fast that he naturally breezes through some arm tackles.

Henderson’s footwork pops on tape. His light feet easily spring through sudden cuts and help him cover significant ground horizontally on jump cuts. He weaves through tight spaces with natural footwork but lacks the power to create between the offensive tackles.

Henderson doesn’t break tackles with power. He makes subtle but sharp adjustments to make defenders miss in space but lacks a deep bag of jukes. Henderson is a one-cut running back with light footwork and impressive explosiveness but limited twitch.

Henderson offers plenty of value on third down. Ohio State doesn’t use him as a pass catcher much, but he knows how to stem routes and manipulate leverage. Linebackers don’t have the speed to keep pace with Henderson, making him a mismatch creator in space.

He’s an enthusiastic pass protector who quickly identifies threats and seeks out contact. Henderson’s surprising proficiency as a blocker and untapped potential as a pass catcher make him a three-down option for teams at the next level.

Ohio State is currently facing off with the Northwestern Wildcats. A few weeks ago, the Wildcats surrendered three rushing touchdowns to Iowa’s Kaleb Johnson. This could be a great confidence-building game for a Buckeyes team that hasn’t run the ball well this year.

Ravens among NFL teams in attendance for Penn State vs. Ohio State matchup

Baltimore Ravens among NFL teams in attendance for Penn State vs. Ohio State matchup

No. 3 ranked Penn State (7-0) is hosting the No. 4 ranked Ohio State Buckeyes (6-1) on Saturday at Beaver Stadium, and the NFL scouts and executives are out and taking in the star power on both squads.

The Nittany Lions’ top draft prospects include defensive end Abdul Carter — a potential top-10 pick — as well as quarterback Drew Allar, running backs Nicholas Singleton and Kayton Allen, tight end Tyler Warren, defensive tackle Zane Durant, defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton and safety Jaylen Reed.

For Ohio State, Will Howard (QB), TreVeyon Henderson (RB), Quinshon Judkins (RB), Emeka Egbuka (WR), and Donovan Jackson (OL) are among the players to watch.

WATCH: TreVeyon Henderson set up Ohio State touchdown with explosive run

In a flash #GoBucks

Ohio State and Oregon are off and running in the highly anticipated matchup in Eugene. The Buckeyes have led for the entirety of the game thus far, but Oregon keeps battling back to keep it close.

With the Buckeyes up 7-6, Chip Kelly decided to put the ball in the hands of TreVeyon Henderson. In a matter of two touches, Henderson had gone 70 yards all the way down to the four-yard line setting up another OSU score early in the second quarter. Henderson got a great block from Josh Simmons and he was off to the races.

Check it out courtesy of the Big Ten Network.

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Ohio State RB prospects thrive in runaway win over Western Michigan

Ohio State has two 2025 NFL Draft prospects at RB in Quinshon Judkins and TreVeyon Henderson and they both shone in the win over WMU

The Ohio State Buckeyes are looking like they might have an interesting draft dilemma coming. After the first two weeks, it’s becoming more difficult to tell which Buckeye running back, TreVeyon Henderson or Quinshon Judkins, will wind up being the more coveted 2025 NFL Draft prospect.

Both Henderson and Judkins tend to project as Day 2 selections right now, though it’s very early in the evaluation process. They are stylistically divergent but were equally effective at what they do in running all over Western Michigan on Saturday night.

Before scoffing at the Broncos, keep in mind they played Wisconsin very close one week earlier before running out of gas at the end of the road game. Ohio State made sure there was no doubt from the get-go in Columbus, and Henderson and Judkins played key roles.

Judkins, a transfer from Ole Miss, runs with angry power between tackles. His vision and quick feet to cut in reaction to the blocking was beautiful on Saturday night. Judkins only got nine carries but still managed to top 100 rushing yards, scoring two TDs.

Henderson, who returned to Ohio State after a dalliance with the draft in 2024, is more of an edge/stretch run attacker. He pressed the hole and didn’t hesitate to get north/south against Western Michigan. As expected, Henderson’s balance through contact shone. He netted 66 yards on 10 carries, also scoring twice.

Judkins is the more likely of the duo to be selected first, but that’s not a knock on Henderson. Expect to see both consistently projected as top-75 overall prospects as the college season progresses.

One challenge Ohio State football may have against Western Michigan

Will Ohio State have success in this area vs. Western Michigan? #GoBucks

Ohio State football beat up on the Akron Zips Saturday in Week 1 action, winning 52-6. While it didn’t cover the spread, it did dominate in the trenches on both sides of the ball.

The Buckeyes gave five or more carries to three different running backs, using TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins the most.

The former ended with 65 yards on 8 carries, an 8.1 yards-per-carry average. The latter went for 13 carries and 55 yards, a 4.2 yards-per-carry average. James Peoples was the third back who ended with 6 carries for 30 yards.

Ryan Day praised Chip Kelly, who called his first game as the Buckeyes offensive coordinator, for sticking to the run throughout the game. However, that might be more difficult to do against Western Michigan.

The Broncos, who lost 28-14 to the Wisconsin Badgers in their Week 1 battle, allowed 196 rushing yards. However, for the most part, they still did a good job against the run. The Badgers ran the ball an incredible 46 times with two players getting at least 15 carries.

Ohio State should be more effective, but Western Michigan held Chez Mellusi, the top Wisconsin back, to just 3.9 yards per carry. The Broncos also had five tackles for a loss which compared favorably to the Badgers just one.

The Buckeyes want to run the ball, and Kelly is going to push that. However, the Broncos held up well against the onslaught against Wisconsin, and it’s unlikely the Buckeyes are going to get 45-plus carries Saturday.

While they have a strong offensive line and talented running backs, getting quarterback Will Howard going early to avoid difficult third downs like Wisconsin had many of will be ideal for the Buckeyes.

Western Michigan can at least limit big plays on the ground and did so against Wisconsin. Either Ohio State will have to pound like Wisconsin or find a way to succeed with Howard through the air.

The better bet is the latter there.

Ohio State football players, alumni spearhead campus faith night

Numerous high-profile Ohio State football players headlined a faith even on campus in Columbus this past week. #GoBucks

While football is important and brings in billions of dollars as a sport, to many of the Ohio State football players, it isn’t the most important thing. Some of the most notable names on campus both organized and attended a prayer and worship night that ended up drawing hundreds.

“This event was truly to bring true joy and peace that I believe in, that I think we all believe that can truly only be found in Jesus Christ, and bring it to Columbus and to the campus,” former Ohio State receiver Kamryn Babb said via Fox & Friends last week.

Future NFL players like Emeka Ugbuka, TreVeyon Henderson, Gee Scott and J.T. Tuimoloau all showed up and were able to distribute 10,000 bibles, a significant amount.

There was also a place available to be baptized, an outward showing of an inward faith for Christian believers. Their appearance could’ve changed the lives of hundreds. Even Babb thinks they had at least 50 baptisms at the event.

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Many of those aforementioned Buckeyes were able to share how their faith has brought them closer as a team, several who have been on the team for the last couple of years and endured some on-field challenges.

For those, life is bigger than football, and that testament should bode well for them moving forward.

Ohio State running back named preseason All-American

Ohio State running back named preseason All-American #GoBucks

The 2024 college football season kicks off in less than a week and we are getting the final push for preseason lists all week long. We are all aware of how talented the Ohio State football team is, but we are once again reminded thanks to the most recent Associated Press preseason All-American team.

Four Buckeyes made the first team with two more players on the second team making Ohio State the leader with six total players. We knew an Ohio State running back would be on the list, but the question is which one?

On this list, the choice was TreVeyon Henderson, who was named to the second-team on this list. There is no arguing that he is one of the most talented backs in the nation, but injuries have slowed his production. With 2,745 career rushing yards and 37 career touchdowns already, Henderson is looking to use this season to cement his status as a Buckeye legend.

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Why the Buckeyes running backs should feast in the Chip Kelly-led offense

How much of a difference will Chip Kelly make for the Ohio State rushing attack this fall? #GoBucks

Chip Kelly started his coaching career in Columbia in 1990 and then consistently bounced around from Columbia to New Hampshire to Johns Hopkins, trying to find his rhythm after serving as a coach for multiple different positions.

He found his footing as the offensive coordinator and then head coach for the Oregon Ducks, who are ironically now in the Big Ten. Kelly made his name by featuring a spread offense and running it at 100 miles per hour, which worked perfectly for the players he was able to put on the turf.

Having been a running backs coach earlier in his career, Kelly’s presence should bring career years for TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins, just as it did decades ago.

How is Kelly planning to feed two high-profile mouths at the same time? Well, one just has to look at his Oregon offensive numbers to see what success could look like.

In 2008, the Ducks’ lead back, Jeremiah Johnson, went for 1,201 yards on 168 carries. LeGarrette Blount, on the same team, totaled 137 carries and 1,002. The team ended 10th in the AP Poll and finished with the 7th-most points per game in the nation at 41.9.

As a head coach in 2010, Kelly’s team finished 1st of 120 FBS programs, notching 47 rushes per game. Kelly knows how to utilize the players to be success, and he’s going to have a gold mine of talent for 2024.

The Buckeyes secured a surprise transfer in Quinshon Judkins, who is coming from Ole Miss. Now a junior, Judkins rushed for 1,100-plus yards in each of his last two seasons.

There’s also the incumbent Henderson, who notched 1,248 yards as a rookie but then had that dwindle to 926 last season. Henderson has been listed as the starter on most depth charts, but it is going to be a committee.

Looking at Kelly’s past, he’s found ways to utilize his players, and that should be the same in 2024. It wouldn’t be a stretch to think both could hit career-best numbers this coming year.

Ohio State football has 3 players on the Maxwell Award watchlist

Only three Buckeyes?!?

Now that the Big Ten media day’s are in the rear view mirror, Ohio State football can now focus on getting ready for the start of the season.

With that comes award watch lists, and the [autotag]Maxwell Award[/autotag] announced its 2024 watchlist on Monday. Three Buckeyes made the list: quarterback [autotag]Will Howard[/autotag], running back [autotag]Quinshon Judkins[/autotag] and wide receiver [autotag]Emeka Egbuka[/autotag].

The annual award given out to the best all-around player in college football did have one notable Ohio State omission, running back [autotag]TreVeyon Henderson[/autotag]. The committee most likely had to pick just one of the Buckeye running backs, but in reality, both should be on there.

It’s worth noting that former Ohio State quarterbacks Quinn Ewers (Texas) and Kyle McCord (Syracuse) both made the list as well. Hopefully it’s one of the current Buckeyes who takes home this award.

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2025 NFL Draft first impression: TreVeyeon Henderson, RB, Ohio State

2025 NFL Draft first impression of Ohio State RB TreVeyon Henderson, a candidate for the top RB spot in the class

TreVeyon Henderson is a familiar name to many who follow the NFL Draft more than they follow college football. The Ohio State running back was one of the early contenders for the top RB in the 2024 draft class before opting to return to the Buckeyes for another year.

A sturdily built back at 5-foot-10 and 212 pounds, Henderson netted just under 6.0 yards per carry in 10 games as a junior, narrowly missing out on the 1,000-yard barrier. Though he’s built like an interior back, Henderson has proven to be effective in all types of running lanes and styles. The Buckeyes tended to have him attack the edges of the O-line and work off the blocks of the tackles and tight ends, but he also did well working the B-gaps as a runner.

One of the things that stands out is his balance through contact. Henderson stays on his path very well when getting sideswiped or getting an arm to the thighs or shoulders. Good forward lean, excellent core strength.

When he’s aggressively pressing the hole and not sifting in the backfield, Henderson is a very effective runner. He does have decent lateral quickness for a guy of his build, but the acceleration from a stop or reset isn’t special. He does, however, have burst into a second gear once he’s rolling that can leave tacklers wondering where the heck Henderson went.

This run against Wisconsin is a perfect encapsulation of what all Henderson offers with balance, vision, acceleration and open-field giddy-up:

In the passing game, Henderson showed steady improvement as a route runner. He’ll never be mistaken for having natural hands or polished footwork in routes, but Henderson proved progressively more functional. He did drop an easy one in the Wisconsin game that stands out.

Perhaps the biggest area for improvement in Ohio State’s 2024 season would be pass protection. Henderson doesn’t have an innate feel for the pass rush and can be late to identify his blocking mark. He does have good anchor power and generally gets his hands inside to be effective enough to buy the QB an extra second or an escape route, but he’s often a count too late or a step tardy in getting to the point of attack.

Durability is also a valid knock. He missed five games in the 2022 season with a foot injury that required surgery, then missed three more games in 2023 with an undisclosed injury.

Henderson has a chance to be one of the top running back prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft if he can stay on the field and keep producing as an all-around performer.

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