"When I was getting the call, my TV was a little delayed, and the Chicago Bears, I thought that they were up. And when I got the phone call I thought that it was the Chicago Bears. And they told me it was the New England Patriots, I was smiling but my heart sunk at the same time. Because during the draft process everyone was telling me Patriots is the last team, the last one that you want to go to."
"Getting a peek behind the scenes at what a prospect experiences on NFL Draft night never gets old. And I'm not saying that for effect. Everyone who makes it to that point in their football playing career has a unique story, with the events of draft weekend representing another pivotal juncture in their playing career. Hearing a story like the one from TreVeyon Henderson, which has a range of emotions, is a treat."
TreVeyon Henderson misread his television feed on NFL Draft night and believed the Chicago Bears had selected him. The phone call instead revealed that the New England Patriots had chosen him, producing a smile mixed with disappointment after repeated warnings that the Patriots were the last team prospects wanted. Draft-night reactions capture a broad range of emotions for players. The Bears had a clear need at running back and considerable buzz about interest in the Ohio State product. Henderson concluded a stellar college career and appeared to fit Chicago's new-look offense under Ben Johnson.
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