SAN FRANCISCO — The year 2025 wasn’t the easiest for New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson. His father, Robert, died unexpectedly at the age of 54 in March. Then Stevenson fumbled three times in the team’s first five games, missed three weeks in November due to a toe injury, and didn’t manage a 100-yard rushing performance until the regular-season finale.
While Stevenson was out, rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson broke out. He scored five touchdowns in back-to-back weeks against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New York Jets, and then ended up leading the team in rushing yards (911 vs. Stevenson’s 603) and touchdowns (nine to seven) for the regular season.
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But there’s no animosity from Stevenson toward Henderson, nor Henderson toward Stevenson, who’s taken the bulk of the carries in New England’s three postseason games (51 to Henderson’s 24), a big reason why the Patriots are in Super Bowl LX against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. In fact, both guys have leaned on each other for different reasons this season.
“I feel like Rhamondre has been through so much in this program. I’m so grateful to have him along my side,” Henderson said last month. “He’s been like a brother to me, teaching me the ropes.”
When speaking to the media Monday at Super Bowl LX Opening Night in San Jose, Stevenson opened up about the impact Henderson has had on him.
“My boy TreVeyon Henderson, he’s been getting me deeper and deeper into [faith],” he said when asked by Sports Spectrum about the role his faith in Christ has played for him this season. “I love that and I appreciate him for that. I’ve always been a faith-driven guy but he’s just put it on the forefront a little bit more. So I think it’s played a great role.”
Stevenson often mentions God and his father when he posts on social media. “AGTG” (all glory to God) and “RIP Pops” are included in just about every post. He also wears Robert’s ashes in a bracelet, which he only takes off for games and practices.
“I was having hardships this year and I would just go, pray to God for the good times, the bad times, and He always finds a way. His way is the best way and Jesus is love,” Stevenson said.
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Stevenson’s and Henderson’s lockers are right next to each other in New England, allowing for the two young running backs to engage in numerous conversations throughout the season. Whether they’re about football or anything else in life, Henderson always aims to incorporate the Gospel.
“Something that I always try to remind guys is like, at the end of the day, football is just what we do,” Henderson said Monday night. “What truly matters is who we are in Jesus Christ. Sometimes in this game it’s not going to go our way; we hope the Super Bowl may go our way, but what if it doesn’t?
“So the biggest thing is we have to build our lives on the solid foundation. I truly believe the only solid foundation is what the Bible teaches in Jesus Christ. So when we do that, no matter what may come our way, we can still be standing strong in those moments and still come out with joy and peace in our hearts, even when our circumstances aren’t good.”
Henderson has intentionally sought to build his life on Christ, which was readily apparent before he joined the Patriots, but he’s taking advantage of the Super Bowl stage he’s on this week to continue to proclaim the Gospel. At various points during his media session Monday night, whether he was asked directly about his faith or not, Henderson spoke about Peter walking on water toward Jesus, the impact team chaplain James Mitchell has had on him, and how the theme of many team chapel services have centered on King Solomon.
“New England is known to be one of the least religious areas in the U.S., but in [our] facility, we have so many people who are filled with the Spirit that I believe God is using to draw people to Himself,” Henderson said.
One of those spiritual leaders is certainly Henderson, who helped spearhead a spiritual movement during his championship-winning days at Ohio State. But like Solomon in the Bible, Henderson knows that fame, money, status and the things of this world are ultimately worthless at the end of the day.
“I just think that should open our eyes to see that the only thing that can truly fulfill us is Jesus Christ,” Henderson said Monday. “It’s not the money, it’s not my accomplishments, it’s not anything else but only Jesus.”
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And as he continued to answer questions from the media at Opening Night, he made it clear who he plays for.
“Before I met Christ, I was honestly just playing for my glory, playing and trying to exalt myself,” Henderson said. “When I came to know the Lord and He really started to work in my heart and change my desires, my thoughts and my intentions, He started showing me who I truly was in Him and showing me my true purpose in life. I started to realize that He didn’t give me all this to glorify and exalt myself. I’m not even worthy to be glorified or exalted — He is at the end of the day.
“He is Lord and He is the Savior of the world. He’s been so good to me and I’m so undeserving. So why not give my life to Him? Why not use my platforms to point people to the One who can save and who can transform?”
Henderson, Stevenson and the Patriots face Seattle at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, at 6:30 p.m. ET Sunday.
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