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TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State University
Round 2, Pick No. 38

Being drafted into the NFL is a dream come true for Henderson, a captain and national champion with the Buckeyes — not for the fame or money, but as a means of giving back to his family. Henderson grew up in Hopewell, Virginia, where a high percentage of residents live below the poverty line. His parents separated when he was young, and while his father, Trenton, remained in his life, his mother, Lakeesha Hayes, worked tirelessly to support him and his siblings.

Playing football in his backyard with his two brothers offered a safe haven from the crime and violence Henderson witnessed at a young age, and the sport ultimately became his way out of Hopewell. Still, seeing his mother struggle weighed heavily on Henderson, leading to dark thoughts and profound anger. Henderson channeled that pain into football, getting him to Ohio State — but depression, sleep paralysis and suicidal thoughts followed, especially after a sophomore-season injury.

Though Henderson didn’t grow up religious, he found faith during this time while studying the Bible with Christian teammates, helping him overcome his mental health battles. Along with his faith, parents, and grandmother, Henderson’s brothers were major influences. His eldest brother, Ronnie Walker Jr., played running back at Indiana and Virginia, while his younger brother, Kesean Henderson, a five-star recruit in the Class of 2026, is committed to Houston as a quarterback.