2025 Rookie Profile: Ashton Jeanty (RB) Boise State
Welcome to the 2025 fantasy football season. FullTime Fantasy‘s annual rookie profiles begin with one of the most coveted prospects in many years. Here is our 205 Rookie Profile: Ashton Jeanty.
College Resume and Stats
Ashton Jeanty leaves Boise State as one of the most prolific running backs in college football history. Hailing from Jacksonville, Florida, Jeanty made an immediate impact as a true freshman in 2022, rushing for 821 yards and 7 touchdowns on 156 carries (5.3 YPC) in a shared backfield. His sophomore campaign in 2023 elevated his profile, with 1,347 yards and 14 touchdowns on 220 carries (6.1 YPC), plus 43 receptions for 569 yards and 5 receiving touchdowns—tops among FBS running backs that year.
Some of the things that Jeanty does on tape are just at a different level. #nfl #nfldraft #2025nfldraft #ashtonjeanty #boisestate #collegefootball pic.twitter.com/DRT5smc3b1
— Todd McShay (@McShay13) March 17, 2025
In 2024, Jeanty delivered a historic season, leading the FBS with 2,601 rushing yards and 29 touchdowns on 374 carries (7.0 YPC), coming within 27 yards of Barry Sanders’ single-season record. He added 20 catches for 138 yards and one touchdown through the air.
His trophy case boasts the Maxwell Award, Doak Walker Award, unanimous All-American honors, two Mountain West Offensive Player of the Year titles, and a Heisman Trophy runner-up finish. Jeanty’s career totals—4,769 rushing yards (6.4 YPC), 50 rushing touchdowns, 862 receiving yards, and 6 receiving scores—make him Boise State’s all-time leading rusher.
Measurables (Projected)
Height: 5-9
Weight: 215 pounds
40-Yard Dash: 4.42 (estimated)
Vertical Jump: 36 inches (estimated)
Broad Jump: 10-2 (estimated)
Hand Size: 9.25 inches (estimated)
Jeanty’s sturdy, compact build and explosive traits suggest he’ll test well at the combine. His blend of power, speed, and agility positions him as a top-tier athlete at the position. He is widely considered the best NFL running back prospect since Saquon Barkley.
NFL Fits
Las Vegas Raiders (1.06) – The Raiders signed Raheem Mostert, but he’s near the end of his career and injury-prone. Jeanty would be a terrific fit in the offense that Pete Carroll and Chip Kelly will utilize, allowing Mostert to play a complementary role.
Jacksonville Jaguars (1.05) – Returning home, Jeanty would pair with Trevor Lawrence, adding explosiveness to Doug Pederson’s offense. A skill-position group of Lawrence, Brian Thomas, and Jeanty would be one of the top trios in football.
Chicago Bears (1.10) – Caleb Williams and a top RB like Jeanty could transform Shane Waldron’s attack. D’Andre Swift was a disappointment in his first year and Ben Johnson is a big believer in utilizing multiple running backs. Betting odds favor this pick over any other potential landing spot.
Dallas Cowboys (1.12) – This is the dream scenario for fantasy purposes. The Cowboys have a long history of producing outstanding fantasy RBs. This is also likely the lowest that Jeanty is expected to be selected.
NFL Comparison
Ashton Jeanty evokes memories of LaDainian Tomlinson, the Chargers’ legendary back who redefined the RB position. At 5-9 and 215 pounds, Jeanty mirrors Tomlinson’s compact, powerful frame (5-10, 221). Both players combine elite vision, burst, and contact balance with exceptional receiving skills—Tomlinson averaged 71 catches per season over his first five years, while Jeanty’s 43 receptions in 2023 hint at similar potential. Jeanty’s ability to dominate as a runner (like Tomlinson’s 1,800-yard, 28-TD 2006 season) while excelling as a pass-catcher aligns with LT’s three-down dominance.
Who does @BroncoSportsFB running back Ashton Jeanty remind @dpbrugler of?
LaDainian Tomlinson 👀 pic.twitter.com/Rrr2xKpTZs
— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) October 2, 2024
Though Jeanty’s college workload exceeds Tomlinson’s at San Diego State, their shared knack for explosive plays and scoring versatility makes this a fitting comp. In the NFL, Jeanty could approach Tomlinson’s fantasy ceiling: 1,500+ rushing yards, 50+ catches, and 15+ total TDs in peak seasons.
Fantasy Outlook
Jeanty is a rare prospect—a workhorse with elite receiving chops, poised to dominate in the NFL. His college production suggests he can handle 300+ touches as a rookie while contributing 60+ receptions in PPR-friendly offenses. For dynasty managers, he’s the undisputed 1.01 in 2025 rookie drafts. That includes QB-needy squads in Superflex formats.
In redraft leagues, Jeanty’s a first-round lock (likely top-8). A floor of 1,300 total yards and 12+ touchdowns seems reasonable. His Tomlinson-esque blend of volume, efficiency, and versatility makes him a fantasy superstar in waiting.
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