Eliot Wolf reconstructed the Patriots' roster this offseason using the draft and targeted free-agent signings, echoing a reputation for building through personnel moves. Two preseason games into the slate, national pundits are praising the rookie group for on-field performance and potential. TreVeyon Henderson and Efton Chism combined for both touchdowns in the win over Minnesota, with Henderson showing physical, between-the-tackles running and Chism demonstrating slot movement that boosts his roster case. Mina Kimes publicly praised Henderson's physical style. The rookie class has bought into Mike Vrabel's system and is progressing in practices and preseason games.
The duo of TreVeyon Henderson and Efton Chism accounted for both of the Patriots' touchdowns in their win over Minnesota on Saturday afternoon. Henderson continued to prove he could be the best running back in his rookie class, while Chism made a case for making the team with his performance against the Vikings. ESPN analyst Mina Kimes even took to Bluesky to praise Henderson, noting his ability to play physical and run between the tackles as he did on his touchdown run against Minnesota.
New England's rookie class will be the league's best when the 2025 season concludes That's a bold prediction to make in mid-August, but the way the Patriots' crop of rookies is buying into Mike Vrabel's system and is continuing to blossom in joint practices and games, it could come to fruition by the end of the season. Henderson's touchdown run against Minnesota only proves that first point further.
As great as guys like Henderson and Will Campbell have been, Chism may have all but locked up a roster spot on Saturday. The fact that he came into the league undrafted only sparked his motivation, and the way he moves in the slot has given Patriots' fans memories of Wes Welker and Julian Edelman. Remember, Edelman was a seventh-round draft pick and a college quarterback who was molded into one of the best slot receivers the NFL has ever seen.
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