Cowboys, Broncos among landing spots

The 2024 NFL Draft saw a historic run on offensive players with a record 14 consecutive selections early in the draft and 23 overall in the first round. But there was one position missing from the offense in this historic first round: running back. The first wasn’t taken until the second round, No. 46 overall, when Jonathon Brooks went from Texas to the Carolina Panthers.

That most likely won’t be the case in the 2025 NFL Draft. The talent at the position is the best in years, starting at the top with Heisman Trophy runner-up Ashton Jeanty of Boise State.

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Thanks to one of the best seasons by a running back in college football history, Jeanty scored 2,017 points, just 214 points behind winner Travis Hunter. He will almost certainly hear his name called in Round 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft.

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Here’s what you should know about Jeanty and where he might fit in the NFL:

Ashton Jeanty Scouting Report

The Boise State running back is one of the top prospects at the position in the last decade. In a deep running back class, he stands out as the best thanks to his all-around skills. What sets Jeanty apart most is his vision and contact balance; Jeanty’s rushing yards after contact alone would entice the FBS to rush.

Once he gets going, he’s hard to bring down. At 5-9 and 215 pounds, he’s a swing ball who gets stronger as the game goes on. He’s not often used as a receiver out of the backfield for the Broncos, but he’s shown he’s capable of doing so when called upon.

The biggest downside to his draft profile is speed. Jeanty isn’t a hotshot running back like Jahmyr Gibbs, De’Von Achane or Kenneth Walker III, but he’s quick enough that that isn’t much of a problem. The same goes for his pass protection technique; It’s not a disadvantage, but it needs improvement.

Who will design Ashton Jeanty?

Jeanty is widely expected to go in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Here are the experts who will beat the Boise State running back:

Ashton Jeanty’s best NFL fits

Jeanty’s skillset is so good that he can fit into virtually any offense, but there are some teams where his talents could have an outsized impact.

Denver Broncos: The Broncos are a playoff team with rookie quarterback Bo Nix, a very good offensive line and one of the best defenses in the NFL. Jeanty would be an upgrade to any of the running backs currently on the roster. He would give Sean Payton another top running back talent like he had in Alvin Kamara in New Orleans (although they are a different type of running back).
Minnesota Vikings: The Vikings are one of the top teams in the NFL this season behind a top-notch defense and a strong season from impending free-agent quarterback Sam Darnold. If Minnesota chooses 2024 first-round pick JJ McCarthy at quarterback next season, Jeanty’s backup would create one of the best position groups in the league. Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell comes from Sean McVay’s coaching background and Jeanty could thrive in wide zone concepts.
Cleveland Browns: Nick Chubb is getting older and his injuries are piling up. Bringing Jeanty in as a succession plan could maximize his talents in one of the better running schemes in the league. However, Cleveland has bigger needs, starting with the person who would hand him the ball in this hypothetical.
Dallas Cowboys: Jeanty is from Frisco, Texas and would return home if selected by the Cowboys. Dallas has a big need on offense and defense, but a running back of Jeanty’s caliber doesn’t come along often. He has the talent to make up for deficiencies on the offensive line and would be the next star running back in Dallas.

ByAmelia Journalton

By Amelia Journalton

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