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Ashton Jeanty is one of the top rookie prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft. A dominating sight in college, most assume that it will translate to the professional league as well. With many running backs historically producing at the highest clip (Ezekiel Elliott, for one) in their rookie season, the expectations are sky-high for Jeanty.
However, one NFL analyst appears to have some doubts about the potential star. Speaking on Friday's edition of "Pro Football Talk," NFL analyst Mike Florio spoke about what he heard from his broadcast partner Chris Simms. Florio also appeared to echo the concerns on some level (3:01):
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"Chris Simms had some interesting points. ... The one key came from what the film looked like against Penn State, which has quasi-NFL defense. He wasn't as explosive against Penn State as he was against the lesser teams.
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"That's the toughest projection to make... from college to the NFL ... Can the best things that they did at college be replicated, or have they gotten to the point where they're going to hit their ceiling?"
In other words, scouts can dive into analytics and tape all they want, but they don't have a crystal ball. They can't predict the future.
Exploring how Ashton Jeanty could slip in 2025 NFL Draft
Ashton Jeanty might be the most highly anticipated rookie in the 2025 NFL Draft. However, history dictates that running backs usually are one of the last offensive positions drafted.
As such, Jeanty might be looked at by general managers as a prospect worthy of selection as early as the teens alone. In other words, Jeanty's status as a running back will rank behind the top quarterbacks, pass rushers, cornerbacks and even potentially an offensive lineman (Joe Alt was drafted fifth overall in 2024) by default.
The other concerns about the Boise State Broncos prospect specifically could stem from his hefty workload already taken on in college with 750 carries. He also led the Mountain West conference in carries in 2023 and 2024.
With more carries come more hits and more wear and tear. Of course, the overwhelming sentiment on Jeanty is positive, but even for a prospect as hyped up as Jeanty, questions exist.
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If any of the above quotes are used, credit "Pro Football Talk," and H/T Sportskeeda.
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