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Ashton Jeanty Tops Rankings in Deep 2025 NFL Draft Running Back Class

With the NFL Draft approaching, analysts highlight Jeanty as the standout among a diverse and talented group of running back prospects.

Dec 31, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty (2) reacts after the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions in the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images/ File Photo
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Overview

  • Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty is unanimously ranked as the top running back prospect, praised for his vision, contact balance, and record-breaking production.
  • Omarion Hampton from North Carolina is considered a first-round talent, with a complete skill set and high production over two college seasons.
  • Ohio State’s Quinshon Judkins and TreVeyon Henderson showcase contrasting styles, with Judkins excelling as an all-around back and Henderson as a speed-focused scatback.
  • The top 10 running backs in this draft class display a wide range of skills, from power running to agility and speed, offering NFL teams versatile options.
  • Analysts emphasize the depth of this class, predicting impact players will be available even in later rounds, influencing team strategies for the draft.