TreVeyon Henderson’s Surprising Jersey Number Choice Has Fans Talking—What’s Behind the Decision?

So, TreVeyon Henderson decided to slap on No. 32 and step into the hallowed gridiron halls of Foxboro — a number that’s carried some serious Patriots lore, most recently with Devin McCourty. Now, I’ve gotta wonder: can this former Ohio State dynamo live up to the mystique that jersey demands? Henderson was already turning heads at Buckeye land, no mere footnote in this deep running back class, but the Patriots are banking on him to not just carry the rock, but to resurrect the run-heavy, clock-controlling identity that once defined their glory days. With the duo of him and Stevenson potentially forming a backfield tag team, it’s clear Foxboro’s plotting a return to form — and I’m here for every hard-charging step along the way. Let’s unpack why this pick might just be the most enticing chess move of the offseason.

The New England Patriots got an absolute stud to anchor their running game.

Right after finding Drake Maye’s new best friend in Will Campbell, they doubled down on the offense by getting TreVeyon Henderson, his new lead back.

Now, the former Ohio State Buckeye is ready to embark on his journey in the pros with a new number.

As reported by NFL insider Mike Reiss, he will wear No. 32 in Foxboro.

Rookie RB TreVeyon Henderson will wear No. 32.

Solid history with that number here in New England — of note recently with safety @devinmccourty.

— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) May 6, 2025

Henderson was one of the most talented running backs expected to enter the league in this year’s stacked class, which is a lot to say.

He was projected to be the third running back of the board after Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty and UNC’s Omarion Hampton.

And while that wasn’t the case, most scouts agreed that he was actually the best player in the Buckeyes’ backfield, even better than Quinshon Judkins, who the Browns took earlier in the second round.

Henderson is at his best when he’s a part of a committee.

He will most likely step up as the primary ball carrier above Rhamondre Stevenson, who had a promising start to his career before struggling to hold onto the football last season.

They can form a dynamic one-two punch to anchor the running game and get the Patriots back to being the run-heavy and efficient team they were for most of the Bill Belichick era.

That’s the best way to help a young quarterback, and the Patriots clearly emphasize surrounding their talented signal-caller with some playmakers.

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