Overview

• Ashton Jeanty, who rushed for 2,601 yards and 29 touchdowns in 2024, narrowly missed Barry Sanders' single-season rushing record by 28 yards.
• Jeanty finished as Heisman Trophy runner-up in the closest race since 2009 and won the Maxwell Award as the nation's top running back.
• Despite the NFL's trend of devaluing running backs, Jeanty is projected by most mock drafts to be a top-10 pick, with teams like the Raiders, Cowboys, and Bears expressing interest.
• In a letter to NFL general managers, Jeanty compared himself to Saquon Barkley, promising to bring a winning mindset and transformative impact to any franchise that selects him.
• Jeanty has also expanded his personal brand by partnering with SAXX, joining the likes of professional athletes Maxx Crosby and Aaron Gordon.