There was a lot to like about TreVeyon Henderson coming out of Ohio State. His defining attribute as a prospect, however, might have been hiss home run ability — something the New England Patriots were clearly drawn to in the second round of this year’s NFL Draft.

“Extremely productive player, extremely good speed, pass protection, pass game,” said EVP of Player Personnel Eliot Wolf about Henderson after he was selected 38th overall in late April. “He’s a threat with the ball in his hands, with the speed to take it the distance any time he touches the ball.”

On Friday, in the Patriots’ preseason opener against the Washington Commanders, Henderson wasted no time living up to Wolf’s description.

Receiving the opening kickoff at his own goal line, he accelerated straight ahead through an o

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