Ashton Jeanty RB Boise State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Ashton Jeanty RB Boise State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
ROLE: Work-Horse Back | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Last Updated: 10/02/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
40 time: 4.42 seconds (89%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ROLE: Work-Horse Back | |
Last Updated: 10/02/2024 | |
Draft Year: 2025 | |
40 time: 4.42 seconds (89%*) | |
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Overall Rating: | 92.5 / 100 | |
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Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
Defense Rating: |
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76% |
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Rushing: |
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90% |
Break Tackles: |
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90% |
Receiving/Hands: |
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62% |
Pass Blocking: |
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54% |
Run Blocking: |
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58% |
DRAFT PROJECTION:
1st - Top 5
Overall Rank:
#2
Position rank:
#1
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College Games: 38 College Snaps: 1520 | ||
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Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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Kenneth Walker III - Michigan State |
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72% |
Travis Etienne - Clemson |
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61% |
Jaylen Wright - Tennessee |
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61% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Hailing from Jacksonville, Florida, Ashton Jeanty emerged as a dominant force in Boise State's backfield. The 5'9", 215-pound running back showcased his versatility as a three-sport athlete in high school, competing in football, basketball, and track. His senior year stats - 1,843 rushing yards, 810 receiving yards, and 41 total touchdowns - foreshadowed his collegiate success.At Boise State, Jeanty's impact was immediate. As a freshman, he amassed 821 rushing yards and 157 receiving yards, earning All-Mountain West Honorable Mention. His sophomore campaign was a tour de force, racking up 1,347 rushing yards and 569 receiving yards. Jeanty's trophy case expanded rapidly, including Mountain West Offensive Player of the Year and multiple All-America team selections.
Jeanty's junior season catapulted him into the national spotlight. Through just four games, he amassed 845 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns, averaging an astounding 10.3 yards per carry. His 267-yard, six-touchdown performance against Georgia Southern set the tone for a potentially record-breaking season, putting him on pace to surpass Barry Sanders' single-season rushing record.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Elite contact balance; sheds tackles with ease and maintains momentum through traffic
- Elite vision and anticipation; consistently finds and exploits gaps before they fully materialize
- Rare combination of burst and long speed; can take any touch to the house from anywhere on the field
- Soft, natural hands with wide catch radius; true weapon in the passing game
- Workhorse capability with proven durability; thrives under heavy workloads
- Advanced pass protection skills; diagnoses blitzes quickly and anchors against larger defenders
- Runs with exceptional pad level and leg drive; consistently falls forward and finishes runs
- Game-breaker who elevates his play in crucial moments; put-the-team-on-his-back mentality
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Slightly undersized for the prototype NFL feature back; may face challenges in short-yardage pile-moving situations
- Route tree, while effective, could benefit from further refinement to maximize receiving potential
- Heavy college usage might prompt load management considerations early in NFL career
- Could improve patience behind the line of scrimmage to fully exploit blocking development
- Occasional lapses in ball security when fighting for extra yards in traffic
Scouting Report: Summary
Jeanty's film study reveals a generational talent with a skill set that transcends traditional running back archetypes. His rare fusion of elite vision, otherworldly contact balance, and explosive playmaking ability positions him as the most complete backfield prospect in recent memory. In zone schemes, Jeanty's anticipation and acceleration will leave linebackers grasping at air, while his decisive cuts and power in gap schemes project to shred even the most disciplined NFL fronts.Beyond his rushing prowess, Jeanty's receiving acumen elevates him to a true offensive weapon status. His natural hands and route-running potential suggest a player who could legitimately line up at receiver in certain packages. Coupled with his advanced pass protection skills, Jeanty profiles as the quintessential modern three-down back, capable of staying on the field in any situation and keeping defenses guessing.
Jeanty stands out as a transformative talent, the kind that comes along once in a decade. His potential to immediately step in as a focal point of an NFL offense cannot be overstated. Teams picking in the top 5 will be hard-pressed to pass on a player of Jeanty's caliber, regardless of positional value arguments. He has the tools to not only contend for Offensive Rookie of the Year but to quickly establish himself among the NFL's elite playmakers.
Written By:
Kev Thomas (MWC)
How other scouting services rate Ashton Jeanty (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
15.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
1.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.