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Stevenson, who outproduced Henderson despite playing in three fewer games... Even if you believe Henderson will handle more of the workload in his second season as a pro, expecting Stevenson to disappear after a strong 2025 would be unwise... I'll be passing on the second-year man in favor of Stevenson, the RB31, late in Round 6.

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RB31 ADP undervalues all-around production; outproduced Henderson in 2025

Stevenson, 28, appeared poised as Patriots' long-term lead back in 2022 with 1,040 rushing yards and five touchdowns as a second-year pro. Recent years saw fluctuating rushing numbers and ball-security issues (10 fumbles over last two years). In 2025, despite TreVeyon Henderson's second-round selection cutting into workload (carries dropped from 207 in 2024 to 130), Stevenson outproduced Henderson: 603 rushing yards, seven touchdowns on 130 carries, plus 32 catches for 345 yards and two scores. Ranked fifth in forced missed tackle rate, second in yards after contact, first in yards per target per Pro Football Focus. Henderson's rookie campaign was "roller-coaster"—three 28-plus-point games but averaged 8.3 points per game in other 14 contests, finishing RB25 on points-per-game basis, three spots behind Stevenson's RB22. Henderson projects RB26 this year; Stevenson's RB29 projection closer to his ADP at RB31. Footballguy Matt Waldman notes Stevenson is slower but better all-around option; Mike Vrabel (former linebacker, strong power-running coach) understands this. Waldman expects 50/50 split with Stevenson earning slight edges in volume. Harris passing on Henderson (RB21, fourth-round price) in favor of Stevenson (RB31, late Round 6).

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