WATCH: Ashton Jeanty raise 2025 NFL Draft hype in just one carry, one half vs Utah State

Any NFL team looking for an explosive offensive playmaker who can take it to the house from anywhere on the field should look no further than Ashton Jeanty.  It only took one carry against Utah State for the Boise State running back to show he’s a problem, and raise his 2025 NFL Draft stock.

Already with numbers out of this world, the Heisman Trophy candidate took care of business quick and early in his team’s whooping 62-30 victory over the Aggies.  In fact, Jeanty was so dominant in this game, he put up numbers in one half that most running backs college or pro hope to put together in an entire game. 

In just one half, yes one half, Jeanty, the 5-foot-9 running back sensation rushed for 186 yards on 13 attempts and 3 rushing touchdowns.  He was rewarded by sitting the second half.  Imagine his numbers and the score had he played the entire game. 

Ashton Jeanty polishes his NFL Draft resume with just one carry

An absolute game changer, Jeanty put his fingerprints, footprints, and every single aspect of his DNA on this game with his first touch of the game.  Check this out:

In improving his regular season totals to 845 yards rushing with 13 touchdowns, Jeanty showcases his strengths in this one play.  His vision, his speed, his ability to find holds, shed defenders and become a nightmare once he hits the open field.

While making things look easy at the college level, Jeanty is not only staking his claim for the Heisman, but he is also approaching top 10 status as a 2025 NFL Draft prospect.

2025 NFL Draft: 3 great fits for the nation’s top running back

The running back position is getting a revival in the NFL and with what Jeanty will bring to the next level, a few teams who love to lean on the run game will see Jeanty as more than a running back in their offense.

Dallas Cowboys

The Cowboys will have other needs to address in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, but the flash of Jeanty and what he would bring to the table might be too much of a temptation for Cowboys owner Jerry Jones to pass up.  Jeanty in Jerry’s World would be fascinating at the very least.

Cleveland Browns

The Browns might be in the market for one of the top quarterback prospects, but if things smooth out with Deshaun Watson, the Browns will be looking at a running back like Jeanty to possibly replace Nick Chubb.

New Orleans Saints

As an offense that has been centered around running back Alvin Kamara for years, it just feels right to mention the Saints as a good fit.  Jeanty is a more powerful runner than Kamara and his pass-catching ability could set up the Saints for their next great playmaker at the running back position.