Ashton Jeanty — NFL Mock Draft Roundup 1.0
Leading up to the 2025 NFL Draft, we will track where Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty appears in the latest NFL mock drafts.
Ashton Jeanty NFL Mock Drafts
Here are some of the latest mock drafts in which Jeanty has appeared:
No. 6 overall — Las Vegas Raiders
Pete Carroll blows up the draft! Why not? When everyone else is having trouble slotting Jeanty lower, I'll give him to the coach he was meant to play for.
No. 12 overall — Dallas Cowboys
There are ways to take pressure off CeeDee Lamb being the only consistent outlet in the pass game without addressing wide receiver. There is plenty of time to supplement the pass-catchers, but Ashton Jeanty is a dynamic runner, as well as a net positive in the pass game.
No. 12 overall — Dallas Cowboys
After watching the ground game flounder without an elite running back in the backfield, Jerry Jones adds a bona fide star in Jeanty to spark an offensive resurgence.
No. 12 overall — Dallas Cowboys
Something flashy for America's team. Ashton Jeanty isn't necessarily the most important thing that the Cowboys need coming into the draft, but he would be a great fit for their offense and most importantly, sell jerseys.
The Athletic — Baumgardner/Dochterman
No. 12 overall — Dallas Cowboys
The Heisman Trophy runner-up, Jeanty resembles a young Ezekiel Elliott coming out of Ohio State, only with a little more wiggle. Jeanty (5-9, 215) led the country in rushing yards (2,601), rushing touchdowns (29) and all-purpose yards per game (185.8), and he exploded for 25 runs of 20-plus yards. He also converted 106 of his attempts into first downs. He's the type of player Dallas needed last year, so the Cowboys would be happy to add him now.
No. 20 overall — Denver Broncos
Jeanty has a strong compact frame, elite contact balance, good vision and gets to top speed in a hurry. The former Bronco racked up an insane 1,970 yards after contact in 2024, per PFF. While he wasn't as involved as a receiver this past season, he finished with 43 catches for 569 yards and five touchdowns in 2023. The Broncos struggled to generate a consistent rushing attack, and Javonte Williams is slated for free agency this spring.
No. 21 overall — Pittsburgh Steelers
The Steelers' DNA is well established. This team embraces a physical brand of football, and under Mike Tomlin, they will want to play smash-mouth football and run the ball. Najee Harris is set to hit free agency this offseason after four years and nearly 1,300 touches from scrimmage. Resigning him would not be a bad idea, but spending on a running back is always controversial. Instead, Pittsburgh could take advantage of the slide experienced by Ashton Jeanty here to get a fresh workhorse behind their revamped offensive line courtesy of recent draft classes.
No. 12 overall — Dallas Cowboys
I know I'm not the first to make this connection and I'm sure I won't be the last. Jeanty is one of the more enjoyable players to study in this class. He has elite vision and balance, offering a massive upgrade in Dallas.
No. 20 overall — Denver Broncos
I've made it clear how I feel about taking a running back in the first round, but I'm not the one making the picks. And make no mistake, Jeanty is going to go in the first round. He's a top-10 prospect with incredible elusiveness. Jeanty piled up 2,601 rushing yards and 29 rushing scores this season.
The Broncos, meanwhile, couldn't establish the run to help out rookie quarterback Bo Nix. Their running backs were in the bottom 10 in rushing yards (1,423), rushing TDs (8) and yards per carry (4.1) in 2024. Lead back Javonte Williams' contract is expiring, and although Denver drafted Audric Estime in the fifth round last April, it could make a Day 1 splash at the position this year. And an added bonus: Jeanty is a great pass catcher out of the backfield, which would give Nix another outlet.
The Broncos, meanwhile, couldn't establish the run to help out rookie quarterback Bo Nix. Their running backs were in the bottom 10 in rushing yards (1,423), rushing TDs (8) and yards per carry (4.1) in 2024. Lead back Javonte Williams' contract is expiring, and although Denver drafted Audric Estime in the fifth round last April, it could make a Day 1 splash at the position this year. And an added bonus: Jeanty is a great pass catcher out of the backfield, which would give Nix another outlet.
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