Cowboys Eyeing 'Most Athletic RB' In 2025 NFL Draft

While Henderson was widely viewed as the most athletic running back at the Combine based on NFL.com’s raw testing metrics, RAS takes into account a player's height and weight — two areas where Henderson’s smaller frame slightly lowered his overall score to 94th percentile. 

Oh — and Ashton Jeanty didn’t test, so while Henderson was technically the most athletic RB at the Combine… that only tells part of the story.

That distinction helps explain the nuance: Henderson may have the better burst and explosiveness, but Judkins brings elite measurables at size. Still, both backs clearly fit the Cowboys' mold — explosive, versatile, and physical with the ball in their hands.

But what they don’t mention is what might matter most: he’s physical. He’s tough in pass protection, and he can catch the football. Exactly the identity Brian Schottenheimer has been candid about looking for in his "ideal back." 

Yes, Dallas added Miles Sanders and Javonte Williams, but neither is under contract beyond this season. Sanders, now 27, is likely the odd man out for age and/or contract purposes. And you don’t push out guys like Deuce Vaughn and Hunter Luepke — who bring niche value — for a league average talent on a one-year rental. 

As much sense as TreVeyon Henderson would make on day two, just keep in mind the Cowboys have been eerily quiet on the Ashton Jeanty front. And if he somehow makes it to pick 12, he’s your guy.

And at some point in the first 2 rounds, either way … we think you’ll have a new and highly athletic guy.