As we continue to roll toward the NFL Draft, the Times-Union is taking another look at a high profile draft pick.
The Jacksonville Jaguars are just weeks away from being on the clock at No. 5 with a chance to select the next cornerstone of the franchise. It’s the first draft in the Liam Coen and James Gladstone era and the team is moving in lockstep as they evaluate the top collegiate talent available.
After a hefty professional free agent class of nine signees, the team is zeroing in on players who can have an immediate impact on the roster.
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With less than a month remaining in the draft process, the board is still very fluid and it could change down to the very minute the clock starts for Jacksonville.
Today we take a look at Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty. Jeanty is projected to be the first player at his position to be taken in this year’s draft.
The 5-foot-8, 211 pound back established himself as one of the best players in the nation last season. He finished second in Heisman voting behind Travis Hunter and was named the Doak Walker Award and Maxwell Award winner in 2024.
Jeanty put up career-best numbers last season across the board. He strutted his way to 374 carries, 2,601 rushing yards and 29 touchdowns for the Broncos as the made the innagural 12-team College Football Playoff.
Now, he finds himself atop several mock drafts as a projected Top 10 pick.
Let’s take a look at more information about Jeanty.
Where did Ashton Jeanty go to high school?
Ashton Jeanty was actually born in Jacksonville as his father was stationed on the First Coast during that time in his life. His family moved around a lot but he finished his high school career at Lone Star in Frisco, TX.
What was Ashton Jeanty rated coming out of high school?
Ashton Jeanty was a composite three-star rated player coming out of high school.
How tall is Ashton Jeanty, what’s his weight?
Ashton Jeanty is 5-foot-8, 211 pounds.
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What college did Ashton Jeanty go to?
Ashton Jeanty went to Boise State where he became a Heisman finalist during his junior season.
How many rushing yards did Ashton Jeanty have in college?
Ashton Jeanty rushed for 4,769 yards in his college career. He had 750 career carries and scored 50 rushing touchdowns.
How many games did Ashton Jeanty play in college?
Ashton Jeanty appeared in 40 games for the Broncos.
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Are the Jaguars drafting Ashton Jeanty?
It’s possible. If the team makes this move it’ll likely signal the end for starting running back Travis Etienne as he’s on the last year of his rookie contract.
This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Meet Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty: Possible Jaguars NFL Draft pick born in Jacksonville
Reporting by Juston Lewis, Jacksonville Florida Times-Union / Florida Times-Union
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