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Chicago Bears Reportedly Set Sights On Running Back Ashton Jeanty In 2025 NFL Draft

Originally posted on Total Apex Sports | By Justin Rimpi | Last updated Apr 22, 2025 11:57 AM ET

The Chicago Bears have reportedly zeroed in on Boise State Running Back Ashton Jeanty with the 2025 NFL Draft 72 hours away. Jeanty is coming off one of the best seasons for a running back in the history of college football. He just missed breaking Barry Sanders’ single-season rushing record. He also helped guide the Boise State Broncos to the College Football Playoff. Will Jeanty be a member of the Chicago Bears later this week?

Would Jeanty Be a Good Fit With the Chicago Bears?

NFL RUMORS:

The #Bears really want Ashton Jeanty and could trade up for him #DaBears pic.twitter.com/wD19hTPZuL

— NFL Rumors (@nflrums) April 21, 2025

Jeanty is the top prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft according to nfl.com. He would be a great fit for the Chicago Bears, but may not be available at No. 10 overall. Recent reports indicated the Bears are so enamored with the star running back they would entertain trading up to draft him.

He fits a need for the team. They had one of the NFL’s worst rushing attacks last season. They were 25th in the league in rushing yards per game. Running Back D’Andre Swift was a marquee signing by the team last offseason, but he underwhelmed in 2024. Jeanty would be a sizable upgrade over Swift heading into 2025.

Final Thoughts

The Chicago Bears drafting Jeanty will be easier said than done. He will be sought after by many teams in the 2025 NFL Draft. The Las Vegas Raiders have been tied to Jeanty through much of the pre-draft process. A team other than Chicago trading up for the running back is also a possibility. Even though the Bears want Jeanty, drafting him will not be easy.

This article first appeared on Total Apex Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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