2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Ashton Jeanty

Ashton Jeanty NFL Draft Profile

• College: Boise State
• College Position: RB
• Ideal NFL Position: RB
• Height / Weight: 5'9 / 215 lbs
• Year / Age: Junior / 21
• Draft Projection: 1st Round
• Where I’d Take Him: Picks 10-20

NFL Combine/Pro Day Results:

**TBD at NFL Combine and Pro Day

Ashton Jeanty Background

Ashton Jeanty is among the most decorated players in college football history. A highly productive high school athlete at Lone Star High School in Frisco, Texas, Jeanty rushed for 1,843 yards and scored 41 total touchdowns during his senior season. Despite his remarkable statistics, he was viewed as a mid-tier recruit and chose to commit to Boise State over offers from multiple Group of Five and lower-tier Power Five programs.

At Boise State, Jeanty quickly made his mark, earning substantial playing time as a freshman and solidifying his position as the team’s featured back by his sophomore year. By his junior season in 2024, Jeanty led the FBS in rushing yards and touchdowns, cementing himself as one of college football's most prolific offensive players. His outstanding season earned him the Maxwell Award, presented annually to the best player in college football, and the Doak Walker Award, which honors the nation’s top running back. He was also a unanimous All-American and finished as the runner-up for the Heisman Trophy.

Jeanty’s junior campaign was marked by eye-popping statistics, leading the nation in total rushing yards and touchdowns. He also achieved record-breaking efficiency metrics, nearly amassing 2,000 yards after contact and 5.25 yards after contact per carry. His ability to force missed tackles at an elite level allowed him to lead the country in total missed tackles forced, further highlighting his dominance.

During Jeanty's three years in college, he never received a PFF run grade below 90, culminating in an impressive 96.6 in 2024—the highest mark ever recorded. 

Ashton Jeanty Strengths

• Elite contact balance: Rarely goes down on first contact, even against larger defenders.
• Low center of gravity: Displays the ability to remain upright while absorbing hits and sustaining forward momentum.
• Exceptional vision: Anticipates gaps before they fully open, turning small creases into significant plays.
• Top-end speed: A home run threat capable of outrunning defenders in the open field.
• Arsenal of moves: Features a stiff arm, spin, and the ability to lower his pads to gain the tough yards.
• Elite production: Accumulated 1,970 yards after contact, 748 more than the next closest player.

Ashton Jeanty Weaknesses

• Pass protection: He struggles to identify blitzes and execute assignments, which limits his third-down reliability.
• Aggressive running style: He occasionally outruns his blockers, missing out on opportunities for fully developed plays.
• Workload concerns: More than 800 touches during his college could raise concerns about durability.
• Receiving usage: Limited as a pass catcher, though this seems more linked to Boise State’s system than his ability.