Ashton Jeanty

Even in a league well-stocked with running back talent at the moment, Jeanty is likely the position's best prospect in many years. That doesn't mean he will be the best in the NFL -- Trent Richardson showed how things can go wrong even for seemingly infallible prospects -- but Jeanty nonetheless appears to be an infallible prospect. At 5-foot-9, 211 pounds, he's naturally anchored and densely built, to the point that he breaks tackle attempts with minimal effort while otherwise demonstrating excellent speed and agility. He's nailed to the floor and floating at the same time, which makes it difficult to get a grip on him. Jeanty showed the ability to dominate in two different roles at Boise State, thriving as a dual threat in 2023 (18.3 carries, 3.6 catches per game) before converting to more of a pure rushing workhorse in 2024 (26.7 carries, 1.7 catches). This means Jeanty likely can thrive as a Bijan Robinson-style workhorse, or as more of an in-space specialist like early career Alvin Kamara. You might even think of Jeanty as something like a heavier, stronger version of Jahmyr Gibbs, though perhaps a step slower. Read Past Outlooks