Report: Broncos are hosting Ohio State RB TreVeyon Henderson for a pre-draft top-30 visit

The Broncos are having a pre-draft visit with one of the more explosive backs in the draft.

According to 9NEWS Denver’s Mike Klis, the Denver Broncos are hosting Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson for a top-30 pre-draft visit. Today is the last day teams can host players before the draft, and they’re meeting with a player who has been widely connected to them recently.

First, a reminder or refresher on what exactly a top 30 visit is. Each NFL team in the days and weeks before the start of the NFL Draft is allowed to invite up to 30 different prospects to come in for what amounts to a job interview. From there, they will work them out, show them the facility, meet with coaches, and essentially have a job interview. It is just another step in the long scouting process leading up to the NFL Draft.

Henderson played four seasons at Ohio State and was very productive during his time with the Buckeyes. During his four seasons, he totaled 590 carries for 3,761 yards, 42 rushing touchdowns, and averaged 6.4 yards per carry while also having 77 career receptions for 853 yards and an additional 6 receiving touchdowns. This past year, Henderson had 144 carries for 1,016 yards, 10 rushing touchdowns, and 7.1 yards per carry, while catching 27 balls for 284 yards and 1 touchdown.

The Athletic’s lead draft analyst, Dane Brugler, has Henderson graded out as his 46th overall player in the 2025 NFL Draft and ranks him as his 4th-best running back in the draft.

A four-year starter at Ohio State, Henderson shared running back duties in offensive coordinator Chip Kelly’s diverse run game (gap/zone, pin-pulls, counters, etc.). After setting Ohio State records as a freshman, he battled injuries the next two seasons, then willingly split carries as a senior. That shift hurt his overall stats but kept him fresh (7.1 yards per carry in 2024). Nonetheless, he still finished top five in school history in rushing yards and No. 3 in total touchdowns (48).

Although his inside vision can get a little messy at times, and he isn’t the most graceful working through tight spaces, Henderson can bounce laterally and smash the accelerator to sprint through voids or convert his speed to power as a finisher. As a blocker, he delivers thunderbolts into his target. As a pass catcher, he secures grabs away from his frame and has dynamic ability on option routes. Overall, Henderson isn’t a proven bellcow between the tackles, but his bursts of speed make him a home-run threat and coaches can trust him to execute without the football. His versatile skill set will be an immediate upgrade to an NFL backfield.

Henderson is viewed as a potential ‘Joker’ in Sean Payton’s offense. He is an explosive back with pass-catching upside and has the ability to hit a home run whenever he has the ball in his hands. Payton’s offenses have always been at their best when they have a player who can do this for him.

Another trait that Henderson has that will stand out to Payton and the Broncos is his pass blocking. He is arguably the best pass-blocking back in the draft, and it is rare to see a back come out of college this polished at it. Typically, this is a skill coaches must teach players who they think can do it. Henderson is a plug-and-play third-down pass blocker, an area Payton values. We saw Javonte Williams, despite his ineffective play, consistently come in on third downs as a pass-blocker. If Henderson can be an impactful playmaker AND a reliable pass blocker, that would be huge for the Broncos’ offense.

While it may seem like a “reach” if you look at the media draft boards, Henderson seems like a legit candidate for the Broncos with their 20th overall pick. Ideally, they may want to trade down and still get him, but if he’s their guy, take him at 20. He’s an excellent fit for Payton’s offense and would give the Broncos an explosive element to their running game that they have been lacking for a long time.