Overview
- Ashton Jeanty, runner-up for the 2024 Heisman Trophy, rushed for 2,601 yards and 29 touchdowns, marking the second-highest single-season total in FBS history.
- Jeanty is widely projected to be selected within the top 10 picks of the 2025 NFL Draft, with teams like the Raiders and Jaguars showing strong interest.
- Through an open letter to NFL general managers, Jeanty compared his potential impact to Saquon Barkley's, emphasizing his ability to transform offenses and win championships.
- NFL analysts, including ESPN's Matt Miller, have praised Jeanty as the 'safest pick' in the draft due to his scheme versatility, explosiveness, and receiving skills.
- Jeanty has also secured a commercial partnership with SAXX, highlighting his growing marketability as he prepares for the draft on April 24.