Dec 2, 2023; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Boise State Broncos head coach Spencer Danielson celebrates with running back Ashton Jeanty (2) after 44-20 victory over the UNLV Rebels in the Mountain West Championship at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Ashton Jeanty's College Coach Expects Greatness with Raiders

Originally posted on Las Vegas Raiders on SI
By Carter Landis | Last updated Jul 18, 2025 12:30 PM ET

Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty led his college team, the Boise State Broncos, to one of their most successful seasons in recent memory.

The Broncos went to the College Football Playoff in 2024 with Jeanty leading the way. The Heisman Trophy runner-up rushed for over 2,600 yards and was far and away the best running back in college football last season.

Boise State has a rich tradition of dominating the Western Athletic Conference and the Mountain West. Elite players have donned the Blue and Orange, including Kellen Moore, Jay Ajayi, Ryan Clady, and Jeanty.

The Broncos are the favorites to win the Mountain West again this season, although Jeanty will not be a part of that team. However, BSU head coach Spencer Danielson expects big things from Jeanty in his rookie season with the Silver and Black.

Danielson was asked by Vegas Sports Today’s Armani Lingo about Jeanty and gave high praise to the former Broncos star and current Raider at media availability for Mountain West Media Day.

Boise State head coach Spencer Danielson on Ashton Jeanty being a Raider.

“I think not only he is going to be one of the best football players in the NFL. I believe he is going to be the offensive rookie of the year.”

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“I was blessed to be able to be a part of his draft party out in Green Bay and be a part of that moment,” Danielson said. “He deserves every bit of it. A young man, when he was 17 years old, came to Boise State and had success; everybody thought he should leave. He put his head down and said, ‘I can have everything I want from this game, and be developed and be the best version of myself right here at Boise State.’”

Danielson offered a bold prediction for Jeanty’s rookie season.

“Seeing him be the sixth overall pick, money and all this, he’s earned it,” he said. Everybody wants those things, but not a lot of people want to do what it takes to get those. Ashton does, and I think he’s going to be not only one of the best football players in the NFL, I believe he’s going to be the Offensive Rookie of the Year. But I also believe he’s going to have a huge push for that culture that Coach [Pete] Carroll is developing.”

Boise State will always hold a special place in Jeanty’s heart, and his former coaches and teammates will be rooting for him as he looks to become one of the top running backs in the NFL.

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