The Heisman finalist and runner-up will be a hot name throughout the entire NFL draft process. Ashton Jeanty melted faces throughout the 2024 college season. Considered a mere formality, it is now reality that Jeanty will head to the NFL.

Ashton Jeanty had 374 carries, 2,601 rushing yards, and an eye-popping 29 touchdowns in 2024. He added 23 receptions for 138 yards and a touchdown in the receiving game. Jeanty has a 3 down skill set with elite contact balance and field vision that plays out beautifully on his longer runs. Expect Jeanty to enter the top-5 running back discussion in dynasty once he has a formal team.

There will be a plethora of NFL teams ready to select Jeanty in April’s draft. The larger team building exercise that will take place between general managers and coaches will be whether to use early draft capital on Jeanty or to wait until later in the draft as the running back class is very deep. While Jeanty’s landing spot is unknown, mock draft season has teams like the Bears, Cowboys, Saints, Vikings, and Browns all being interested in the elite running back.

Jeremiah Retzlaff, @coachretzlaff1