Overview
If you’re holding the 1.05 or 1.06 in your 2025 rookie draft, there’s a good chance you’re staring at two names and overthinking it: Quinshon Judkins or TreVeyon Henderson.
Same team. Same backfield. Same offensive system at Ohio State in 2024. You don’t need to project or squint at hypothetical upside. We saw them operate in the exact same context. And now, post-draft, they land in two very different NFL situations.
Let’s break it down, data in hand, and figure out which of these backs fits your dynasty build better.
2024 Season Showdown
(Same team, same system, no excuses)
| Stat | Judkins | Henderson |
|---|---|---|
| Rushing Attempts | 194 ✔️ | 144 |
| Rushing Yards | 1,060 ✔️ | 1,016 |
| Yards per Attempt | 5.5 | 7.1 ✔️ |
| Rushing Touchdowns | 14 ✔️ | 10 |
| Receptions | 22 | 27 ✔️ |
| Receiving Yards | 161 | 284 ✔️ |
| Receiving Touchdowns | 2 ✔️ | 1 |
| Scrimmage Yards | 1,221 | 1,300 ✔️ |
Judkins was the hammer. More carries, more touchdowns, more consistent between the tackles.
Henderson was the spark. Higher yards per carry, more explosive in the passing game, and a better all-around efficiency profile.
Slight edge to Henderson – especially if you care about receiving upside and per-touch impact.
Athleticism & Combine Results
| Metric | Judkins | Henderson |
|---|---|---|
| 40-yard dash | 4.48 sec | 4.43 sec ✔️ |
| Vertical Jump | 38.5″ | 38.5″ |
| Broad Jump | 11′ 0″ ✔️ | ~10′ 8″ |
| BMI | 31.1 ✔️ | 29.3 |
| Explosiveness (RAS) | ~8.8 ✔️ | ~8.4 |
| Agility/Speed Score | Slight edge to HND | ✔️ |
Judkins brings more functional power. His BMI and explosiveness numbers match what you see on tape.
Henderson is the burst athlete. His speed shows up in real-time, and he wins in space.
Edge to Henderson for fantasy purposes, but both tested like NFL starters.
Landing Spot
Judkins → Cleveland Browns
This looks like a win on the surface. The Browns have been a run-heavy team for years, and the offensive line remains one of the better units in football.
- Nick Chubb is gone. There is opportunity.
- Judkins is still unsigned as of mid-July.
- His legal situation creates real uncertainty.
If Judkins clears the off-field hurdles, he could handle early-down work immediately. But that’s a big if right now.
Henderson → New England Patriots
This spot is better than people think.
- Drake Maye is the future, and rookie QBs lean on pass-catching backs.
- The coaching staff has shifted to a more modern offensive approach.
- There is no long-term answer ahead of him on the depth chart.
Rhamondre Stevenson might limit early volume, but Henderson is the better receiving back and may carve out a role fast. This fit works.
Edge to Henderson, because the scheme fits his skillset and the runway is longer.
Final Verdict
This is a decision that will differ from person to person. You can make a real case either way.
- Judkins: Volume, touchdowns, and between-the-tackles hammer.
- Henderson: Explosiveness, pass-game upside, and higher long-term ceiling.
Our pick is TreVeyon Henderson. He was more efficient in 2024. He tested better. And he fits where the NFL is trending.
But would we be surprised if Judkins ends up the better NFL back? Not even slightly.
You really can’t go wrong here. Just draft based on your build, timeline, and format.