We've heard how explosive TreVeyon Henderson can be with the football in his hand. It took the Patriots rookie just one play into the preseason to show off his playmaking skills in a New England uniform.

Henderson fielded the opening kickoff of Friday night's preseason opener against the Washington Commanders at Gillette Stadium, and returned it 100 yards for a touchdown. The rookie got some great blocking from New England's special teams unit, found a hole and raced into the end zone untouched to give New England an early 7-0 lead.

THE FIRST TIME HE TOUCHED THE BALL IN THE NFL!!!! @TreVeyonH4 | @NFL

📺: WBZ pic.twitter.com/NcT2a635nx — New England Patriots (@Patriots) August 8, 2025

Not bad for the rookie's first touch in an NFL game, even if it came in a preseason tilt. It spar

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