Boise State star running back and Heisman Trophy finalist Ashton Jeanty declared for the 2025 NFL Draft on Tuesday.
Jeanty is coming off an earth-shattering junior season, ending with 2,601 yards on the bottom and 29 touchdowns while helping Boise State reach the College Football Playoff.
“I’m excited to announce I’m declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft,” Jeanty said in a press release announcing his decision. “The chance to play within the NFL is a dream of mine, and I’m proud to represent Boise State and all of those that have helped me along the way in which at the following level.”
The 21-year-old back finished second within the Heisman voting behind winner Travis Hunter and toppled Jay Ajayi’s Boise State single-season rushing record he set in 2014 of 1,823 rushing yards.
Jeanty finished with 27 yards shy of Barry Sanders’ single-season FBS rushing record that was set in 1988 when he had 2,628 yards.
In his final game with the Broncos, Jeanty rushed for 104 yards on 30 carries within the Fiesta Bowl loss to Penn State.
He’ll forgo his senior season in opting into the draft.
The running back thanked Boise State, the fans and the community in his announcement posted to social media.
“I need to thank Boise State and the coaches who recruited me and gave me a probability to indicate my greatness,” Jeanty said. “The community is what makes this place special, and the support and love from Bronco Nation is unmatched. Last but not least, I need to thank all of my family and friends for his or her support throughout my college profession.”
Jeanty had a powerful sophomore campaign in 2023 when he rushed for 1,347 yards together with 14 touchdowns.
Before the Fiesta Bowl, Boise State head coach Spencer Danielson credited Jeanty’s work ethic for what’s made him successful in college.
“He’s the guy on the blue, within the snow, along with his shirt off doing tug a war along with his teammates, running throughout the sphere. It’s how he trains and he’s built for that,” Danielson said. “Ash shall be the primary to let you know it takes the offensive line, the tight ends, our receivers. It’s mandatory to dam on our team.”
Jeanty is projected to be one in every of the highest running back prospects within the upcoming draft and Bleacher Report ranked him the No. 1 back within the 2025 class.
