The Boise State Broncos made it all the way to the College Football Playoff last year before falling to James Franklin’s Penn State Nittany Lions, setting the stage for the next step in the career of star running back and Heisman finalist Ashton Jeanty.
Jeanty is expected to be a first round pick in this April’s NFL draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin, with hopes of being taken among the top ten picks or higher.
On Wednesday, footage surfaced of Jeanty going through drills at his Pro Day on the campus of Boise State University, an impressive showing that led to hyped reactions from college and professional football fans.
Ashton Jeanty runs against a sea of Penn State Nittany Lions on Dec. 31, 2024.
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“Star: Ashton Jeanty’s Pro Day highlights,” reporter Dov Kleiman wrote with a gust of wind emoji and a mind blown emoji.
“Jeanty is going to be a PROBLEM next season.”
Fans became hyped about the presence of Jeanty and his chiseled NFL ready physique.
“I think the Raiders may take him at six. (Pete) Carroll loves his RBs…” one fan wrote.
“Derrick Henry 2.0?” another fan mused.
“Ima hold judgment,” another said. “The best defense I seen him go against he didn’t look that great.”
Jeanty had over 2,600 yards and 29 touchdowns with the Broncos last year, securing his place in New York for the Heisman Trophy ceremony.
He eschewed the bench press and 40-yard dash during Pro Day, weighing in at 213 pounds.
“Absolute unit. Holy wow. Is this the best running back in the draft?” one commenter said.
