Ashton Jeanty, the Boise State running back who nearly broke the record for most rushing yards in a college season, has announced his decision to enter the 2024 NFL Draft. Jeanty's impressive performance this past season, which saw him accumulate 2,601 yards and finish second in Heisman Trophy voting, has propelled him into the spotlight as a potential first-round pick.
After his draft stock skyrocketed thanks to a once-in-a-generation type of season, Ashton Jeanty is going pro. The Boise State running back , fresh off of coming up just short of rewriting the record books, has announced that he will declare for the NFL Draft. 'The opportunity to play in the NFL is a dream of mine, and I'm proud to represent Boise State and all of those who have helped me along the way at the next level,' Jeanty wrote in a social media post.
As a sophomore in 2023, Jeanty ran for 1,347 yards — this past season, he almost doubled that. Jeanty ran for 2,601 yards, 28 shy of surpassing Barry Sanders for the most in a college season. His epic campaign, though, put him second on the all-time list, as he surpassed both Melvin Gordon and Kevin Smith during his lone College Football Playoff game against a stout Penn State defense.
Jeanty's performance propelled the Broncos to winning the Mountain West and earning a bye into the CFP quarterfinals. However, Jeanty ran for just 104 yards, his lowest of the season, as the Nittany Lions moved on to the semifinals. Entering the Fiesta Bowl, Jeanty had rushed for over 125 yards in each of his previous 13 games of the season. The running back figures to be a first-round pick this season, and it's hard to see why he wouldn't be.
Jeanty finished in second place in the Heisman Trophy voting, falling to Travis Hunter in the closest vote since 2009. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
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