Buckle up, because the TreVeyon Henderson vs. Quinshon Judkins dynasty debate will be heated. These Ohio State running backs tore up the 2024 season, with both eclipsing 1,000 yards on the ground and hoisting a national title while leaving dynasty managers drooling over their 2025 fantasy football outlook and beyond.
Henderson’s lightning-fast, game-breaking flair and Judkins’ thunderous, chain-moving grit have sparked a showdown for the ages—but only one can claim the top spot between the two on my 2025 Dynasty Big Board.
Here’s the deal: Henderson’s skill set screams modern NFL gold, with hands, speed, and big-play ability that could see him channeling Jahmyr Gibbs as a dynamic 1B back, while Judkins brings a bruising size, power, and speed combo to dominate gaps and bring pain to the second level.
Both are studs, no doubt, but as of today, Henderson’s versatility and ceiling give him the edge in dynasty circles and in my recent SuperFlex Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft. Let’s unpack why this electrifying game-changer holds the edge, while Judkins keeps the conversation tight.
TREVEYON HENDERSON DYNASTY OUTLOOK
TreVeyon Henderson has been a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside a scarlet-and-gray enigma since he first strutted onto campus as the nation’s No. 1 running back in his graduating class. Back in our “Way, Way Too Early 2024 Dynasty Rookie Mock Draft,” we had him pegged as a potential 1.01. Then our “Too Early” 2025 mock rolled around, and we were still scratching our heads. Was he a superstar or a mirage?
Let’s rewind: Henderson hit Columbus as a five-star phenom and promptly turned his freshman year into a highlight reel—1,200+ rushing yards and 15 TDs. Then came the injury bug and some head-scratching inefficiency over the next two seasons, leaving us wondering if the hype train had derailed.
But, wait. He stuck around for his senior year, and the Buckeyes snagged Quinshon Judkins via the transfer portal to split the workload, with Judkins handling the early-down and goal line and Henderson handling third down and change-of-pace.
Cue the fireworks.
This past season, these two complemented each other to perfection. It was the collegiate version of David Montgomery and Gibbs. Judkins edged Henderson in carries (194 to 144), but the stat lines? Nearly neck and neck. Judkins finished with 1,221 total yards and 16 total touchdowns and Henderson totaled 1,300 total yards and 11 total touchdowns.
The real storyline, though? Henderson’s reborn. He channeled that freshman-year magic—sharp vision, game-breaking speed, and a three-down toolkit. Even at 5’10”, 215 pounds, he’s not the biggest bruiser and the heavy load negatively impacted his game, but he’ll stare down defenders and hold his own in pass pro.
No lost fumbles in 667 career touches, a national title on his résumé, and jaw-dropping plays in the CFP against Oregon and Texas that’ll live rent-free in Buckeye lore. Then he waltzed into the NFL Combine, hit 23.38 MPH (second-fastest RB), and dropped a 9.43 RAS that had scouts drooling. Henderson’s the kind of electric playmaker who turns a screen into a 70-yard house call.
In short, he’s got open-field wizardry, soft hands out of the backfield, and breakaway jets that give him the nod over Judkins as a dynasty prospect. Capping his Buckeye career with a natty and a four-game playoff clinic, Henderson’s not just back—he’s the back to target out of Ohio State.
With the NFL Draft firing up next month, Henderson’s stock screams peak value in a two-back committee—thriving as a third-down, change-of-pace 1B while also flexing his chops for 15-20 touches when called upon. So, when your 2025 dynasty draft clock starts ticking in the middle of the first round, don’t get cute—grab Henderson before someone in your league beats you to the punch.
QUINSHON JUDKINS DYNASTY OUTLOOK
Quinshon Judkins is rumbling into dynasty drafts like thunder chasing TreVeyon Henderson’s lightning. While Henderson was electrifying Ohio State’s title run, Judkins was the sledgehammer keeping the chains moving and dropping defenders with power and a lethal stiff-arm.
This guy’s been a menace since day one. Rewind to his true freshman year at Ole Miss, where he burst onto the scene with over 1,000 yards on the ground in the vaunted SEC. Year two in Oxford? More of the same: 1,158 yards and a conference-high 15 TDs. The SEC couldn’t get enough, slapping him with first-team All-SEC honors for the second straight year and etching his name among the conference’s all-time greats.
When he surprisingly hit the transfer portal after his true sophomore season, he was one of the hottest commodities available.
Enter Ohio State, offering Judkins the ability to keep tread on his tires alongside Henderson. Judkins signed with the Buckeyes, splitting carries with Henderson and still punching in 14 TDs at a violent 5.5 yards per pop.
The College Football Playoff became his personal showcase—peep that 100-yard and three touchdown beatdown on Notre Dame—proving he’s built for the spotlight. At 5’11”, 221 pounds, this compact tank runs like a freight train with explosion and agility, shrugging off tacklers while keeping the pedal down.
Then came the NFL Combine, where Judkins turned heads while competing against a historic running back class. A 9.88 RAS, a 4.48 40-yard dash, and an 11-foot broad jump that boosted his draft stock. His three-down skillset is legit and the testing checked all the boxes. Whether it’s a gap or zone-blocking scheme, Judkins fits like a glove, ready to gallop as a pro three-down workhorse.
So, while Henderson’s out there stealing highlights, don’t sleep on Judkins—this thunderous beast is primed to bulldoze your league and deliver at his current ADP.
SUMMARY: TREVEYON HENDERSON VS QUINSHON JUDKINS
Before either land in their next home, let’s settle the Buckeye backfield debate: TreVeyon Henderson’s got the edge over Quinshon Judkins in my 2025 rookie rankings, and it’s not just because he’s got flashier highlight reels. Henderson’s skill set is tailor-made for today’s NFL—a league obsessed with versatility and explosive playmakers.
At 5’10”, 215 pounds, he’s got the soft hands, breakaway speed, and three-down skill-set (if needed) to thrive in a role like Jahmyr Gibbs, who’s been a Swiss Army knife for the Lions. Henderson’s zero fumbles across his career and his knack for turning nothing into something give him a slight nod as a dynasty asset.
Judkins, don’t get me wrong, is a beast in his own right—thunder to Henderson’s lightning—with a stocky 5’11”, 221-pound frame, a 9.88 RAS, and a bruising style that bulldozes defenses. His three 1,000-yard seasons and 50 career touchdowns prove he’s a chain-moving monster who’ll feast in the pros.
But where Judkins is a sledgehammer built for gap-scheme dominance, Henderson’s adaptability gives him the upper hand. His open-field wizardry, receiving prowess, and pass-pro finesse make him a plug-and-play fit for modern offenses that crave backs who can do it all.
Before either running back gets his name called, Henderson’s ceiling as a dynamic 1B with elite upside tips the scales.
