Ashton Jeanty will have to be every bit the elite talent he appears to be if he is to live up to his contract.

The best running back in the 2025 NFL Draft is off the board, as the Las Vegas Raiders have selected Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty with the No. 6 overall pick. Jeanty is viewed as one of the best players in this class regardless of position,

With his low center of gravity, elite contact balance and ability to take runs the distance, Jeanty elicits comps to LaDainian Tomlinson, Maurice Jones-Drew and Sanders. He and Sanders are the only FBS players to ever top 2,600 rushing yards in a season. Jeanty also led the FBS with 151 missed tackles, 57 more than the second guy.