NFL Draft Prospects Highlight Jeanty as Top Choice for 2025 Rookie Picks
Jeanty, a standout running back from Boise State, is projected as the top pick in the 2025 NFL Draft after an impressive college career, highlighted by record-setting rushing yards.
Now that the NFL season is officially over, attention is turning to the 2025 NFL Draft. For those in dynasty leagues with the first overall pick, this year's class is particularly noteworthy.
Running back Jeanty, who played three seasons at Boise State, made a significant impact from his freshman year in 2022. Standing 5-foot-9, he rushed for 821 yards and scored seven touchdowns. Although he initially shared playing time with George Holani, Jeanty quickly emerged as the primary back by his sophomore year.
During his sophomore season, he rushed for 1,347 yards and 14 touchdowns, also adding 569 receiving yards and five touchdowns. Jeanty led the conference in rushing yards in 2023, but it was his recent performance that truly distinguished him.
In his final college season, Jeanty collected an astounding 2,601 rushing yards and 29 touchdowns, averaging 185.8 rush yards per game and seven yards per carry. His 2,601 rushing yards rank as the second-most in FBS history, just behind Barry Sanders’ 2,628 yards in 1988.
Jeanty's remarkable achievements establish him as one of the best players in college football this past year. He was instrumental in helping Boise State reach the college football playoffs. Consequently, Jeanty is expected to be the top pick in 2025 dynasty rookie drafts.
There are no other offensive prospects that match Jeanty's skill set, and his explosiveness suggests he will succeed in the NFL. While the team that drafts him in 2025 will be a factor, Jeanty is likely to excel in any environment.
It's anticipated that Jeanty will be selected within the top 15 of this year's draft, with the Chicago Bears and Dallas Cowboys as probable landing spots. If he ends up with either team, he would be the consensus first overall pick in both one-quarterback and Superflex dynasty rookie leagues.
