The New England Patriots drafted former Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson with the No. 38 pick, rejecting trade offers from the Bears and Texans. The Bears proposed a seventh-round pick to swap to the 39th pick, believing they might select Henderson. The Texans offered a more substantial package, including three future picks, for the 38th pick. However, the Patriots declined both offers, signaling their strong commitment to Henderson, whom they envision playing a significant role in their offense. This decision highlights the team’s confidence in his potential impact.
The Patriots valued former Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson so highly that they selected him with the No. 38 pick, even rejecting trade proposals from two other teams in the process.
In the premiere episode of the Patriots’ Forged in Foxboro video series, footage from the draft room revealed the trade offers the Patriots received while on the clock at No. 38.
The Bears, holding the 39th pick, proposed a seventh-round selection if the Patriots were willing to drop to the next spot. The Patriots suspected that the Bears intended to draft Henderson themselves, leading them to decline the offer.
The Texans also sought the 38th pick, presenting a package of three picks for the swap: the No. 58 and No. 79 picks in the 2025 draft, along with a third-round pick in 2026. Once again, the Patriots declined.
These were valuable offers that the Patriots turned down, highlighting their strong interest in Henderson. They envision him playing a significant role in their offense and were ready to forgo additional picks to secure his selection.