Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty Eyes Heisman, NFL Draft
Boise State Star Ashton jeanty Confirms Final Season, Eyes Heisman Glory
BOISE, Idaho – Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty, the nation’s leading rusher, confirmed Thursday that he will forgo his remaining eligibility and enter the NFL draft after this season.
Jeanty, who has amassed a staggering 2,288 yards on 312 carries and 28 total touchdowns this season, has been projected as a top pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. currently ranks him sixth on his Big Board.
The electrifying junior is on the cusp of history.he needs just 341 yards to surpass Barry Sanders’ all-time single-season rushing record. With at least two games remaining, including Friday’s Mountain West Championship game, Jeanty has a real shot at etching his name in the record books.
“I feel like I’m the best player in the country,” Jeanty declared confidently at the Mountain West Conference championship news conference. “I’ve put that on notice every single week, and it’s just the same thing. I take it week by week. If I’m picked to win [the Heisman], I win. But my focus right now is going out and playing my best football for my teammates and coaches and winning a championship.”
Friday’s showdown against UNLV (10-2, 6-1, No. 20 CFP) presents Jeanty with a prime opportunity to make his final Heisman Trophy case. The nationally televised game will showcase Jeanty’s talents to a wide audience.
Boise State (11-1, 7-0 MW, No. 10 CFP) enters the championship game as the favorite, seeking to secure the Mountain West title and a coveted Group of 5 berth in this year’s College Football playoff.
Jeanty,who currently sits at No. 5 all-time in single-season rushing yardage, needs only 55 yards to surpass USC legend and 1981 Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Allen.
The Broncos, whose only loss came in a heartbreaker against No. 1 Oregon in September, defeated UNLV 29-24 on Oct. 25 in Las Vegas. Jeanty was held to his second-lowest rushing output of the season in that game, gaining 128 yards and one touchdown on 33 carries.
With the nation watching, Jeanty will look to deliver a performance for the ages and cement his legacy as one of college football’s all-time greats.
Boise State Star Ashton Jeanty eyes Heisman Glory in Final Season
Boise,Idaho – Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty,the nation’s leading rusher,confirmed Thursday that he will forgo his remaining eligibility and enter the NFL draft after this season.
Jeanty, who has rushed for a staggering 2,288 yards on 312 carries and 28 total touchdowns this season, is projected as a top pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.ESPN’s mel Kiper Jr. currently ranks him sixth on his Big Board.
“I feel like I’m the best player in the country,” Jeanty declared confidently at the Mountain West Conference championship news conference. “I’ve put that on notice every single week, and it’s just the same thing.I take it week by week. If I’m picked to win [the Heisman], I win. But my focus right now is going out and playing my best football for my teammates and coaches and winning a championship.”
The electrifying junior is on the cusp of history. He needs just 341 yards to surpass Barry Sanders’ all-time single-season rushing record. With at least two games remaining, including Friday’s Mountain West Championship game, Jeanty has a real shot at etching his name in the record books.
Friday’s showdown against UNLV (10-2, 6-1, No. 20 CFP) presents Jeanty with a prime opportunity to make his final Heisman Trophy case. the nationally televised game will showcase Jeanty’s talents to a wide audience.
Boise State (11-1, 7-0 MW, No. 10 CFP) enters the championship game as the favorite, seeking to secure the Mountain West title and a coveted Group of 5 berth in this year’s College Football playoff.
Jeanty, who currently sits at no.5 all-time in single-season rushing yardage, needs only 55 yards to surpass USC legend and 1981 Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Allen.
the Broncos, whose only loss came in a heartbreaker against no. 1 Oregon in September, defeated UNLV 29-24 on Oct. 25 in Las Vegas. Jeanty was held to his second-lowest rushing output of the season in that game, gaining 128 yards and one touchdown on 33 carries.
With the nation watching, Jeanty will look to deliver a performance for the ages and cement his legacy as one of college football’s all-time greats.