TreVeyon Henderson is heading to the NFL, but Ohio State Buckeyes fans will never forget his electrifying plays. One standout moment was his 75-yard touchdown on a screen pass just before halftime, key in their 28-14 Cotton Bowl victory over Texas Longhorns.
That win secured the Buckeyes a spot in the College Football Playoff championship, where they defeated the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 to claim their ninth title.
TreVeyon Henderson Relives His Iconic Cotton Bowl Touchdown
Henderson’s 75-yard touchdown more than made up for his earlier penalty, where he lost his cool. It was a jaw-dropping play, and he knows it. Recently, he gave fans an insider’s glimpse into his mindset during that moment, letting them experience the genius behind the magic.
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“I see this pressure coming, and so I have to wait patiently. I have to bluff them, act like I’mma block him, and then I leak out. Then, I have to get in phase with my blockers. Then, from there, my blockers did their job, and that’s a touchdown.”
Henderson has been consistent in production since arriving at the Buckeyes as a freshman in 2021. In the 2024 season, he was one of the most explosive offensive weapons in college football. The running back averaged 7.1 yards per carry and topped 1,000 yards in less than 150 carries.
Preparing to take his talents to the NFL, Henderson is viewed as one of the premier running backs in the 2025 class. According to CSN’s latest 3-Round 2025 NFL Mock Draft, he is projected to be selected at No. 81 by the Cincinnati Bengals.
However, after an impressive NFL Combine performance, his draft stock got a boost. He had a 38.5-inch vertical jump and a 10-foot-8 broad jump and ran a 4.43 in the 40.
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So, what lies ahead for Henderson? We will have to wait for the NFL Draft, scheduled for April 24 to April 26, 2025, to uncover his next chapter.
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