Julian Edelman believes this Patriots rookie could be 'steal of the draft'
Briefly

TreVeyon Henderson brings straight-line speed, playmaking ability and versatility as a runner, pass-catcher and blocker. Coaches note his maturity and professional approach, suggesting positive locker-room influence. Henderson has produced in preseason with two touchdowns, including a 100-yard kickoff-return touchdown on his first NFL play, demonstrating explosiveness and return value. Player traits include fighting off tackles, pass-catching skills and special-teams impact that project to create immediate offensive explosiveness for New England. The rookie’s blend of physical traits and character positions him as a potential foundational piece alongside other young players.
"TreVeyon Henderson is probably the steal of the draft," Edelman told Curran on Tuesday. "I think that's the kind of guy you needed to draft that becomes part of that nucleus with Drake (Maye). That's how you build your team. You build your team through the draft, guys that you want to come in to implement what your identity is," Edelman added. "Just from hearing coaches speak about him with his maturity, the way he is as a professional, that's gonna be really good.
"If he can go out and have production, everyone's gonna see how he works, how he is as a person on and off the field. It makes the other guys in the locker room like, 'Man, that's why he's doing this.' So I think that was my biggest takeaway [from training camp]. He could be a really good weapon."
Henderson has scored a pair of touchdowns during his two preseason games against the Commanders and Vikings, headlined by a 100-yard kickoff return touchdown on the first play of his NFL career.
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