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Boise State Star Ashton Jeanty to Skip NFL Combine Drills, Focus on Pro Day

The 2024 Heisman runner-up and record-breaking running back is projected as a top NFL Draft pick, with speculation surrounding potential team destinations.

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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

  • Ashton Jeanty, Boise State's standout running back and 2024 Heisman Trophy runner-up, will attend the NFL Combine but skip drills and workouts, opting instead to perform at Boise State's pro day.
  • Jeanty had a historic 2024 season, rushing for 2,601 yards and 29 touchdowns, the second-highest single-season rushing total in college football history behind Barry Sanders.
  • Analysts predict Jeanty could be a first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, with the Dallas Cowboys currently favored to select him at the 12th overall spot, according to DraftKings odds.
  • Jeanty's exceptional college career includes 4,769 rushing yards, 50 rushing touchdowns, and recognition as a two-time Mountain West Conference Offensive Player of the Year.
  • Teams such as the Denver Broncos are reportedly considering trading up to secure Jeanty, citing his potential to transform an offense with his elite vision, agility, and receiving abilities.