Boise State Broncos | Running Back | Height: 5’9″ | Weight: 215
Projections are one thing, but fantasy is a numbers game. Dive into the data and see where some of the top prospects in this year’s NFL draft landed in their final college season.
| STAT | STAT LINE | POSITION FINISH |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 14 | – |
| Attempts | 375 | RB1 |
| Rushing Yards | 2,595 | RB1 |
| Rushing Touchdowns | 29 | RB1 |
| Receptions | 23 | T-RB54 |
| Receiving Yards | 138 | RB108 |
| Receiving Touchdowns | 1 | T-RB64 |
| Fumbles | 4 | T-RB4 |
| Total Fantasy Points | 462.3 | RB1 |
| Fantasy Points Per Game | 33.0 | RB1 |
Ashton Jeanty at a Quick Glance
Ashton Jeanty is a true power back, showcasing an impressive ability to carry the load for his team. Over the course of the season, he racked up 2,595 rushing yards on 375 carries, scoring 29 touchdowns. His sheer volume and ability to churn out yards in between the tackles demonstrate his workhorse potential at the next level.
Jeanty, with his size and strength, has the tools to be a bell-cow back in the NFL, much like Derrick Henry. His combination of raw power and explosive speed makes him a serious threat in short-yardage and goal-line situations, while also being capable of wearing down defenses over the course of a game. Though his receiving numbers were modest, with only 23 receptions for 138 yards, his primary focus remains as a bruising, between-the-tackles runner.
FantasyNow+ Deep Look
Look at the base numbers that matter all you want, but that doesn’t necessarily show you everything you need to consider when looking at a prospect. How was the prospect utilized in the offense? What did he do with the ball when he got it? These are all things to consider.
| ADVANCED STAT | STAT LINE | POSITION FINISH |
|---|---|---|
| Run Plays | 416 | RB5 |
| Explosive Plays | 63 | RB1 |
| First Downs | 120 | RB1 |
| Breakaway % | 52.6% | RB20 |
| Breakaway Yards | 1,366 | RB1 |
| Longest Run | 77 | RB25 |
| Designed yards | 2,595 | RB1 |
| Yards After Contact | 1,970 | RB1 |
| Targets | 33 | RB39 |
For fantasy managers in dynasty leagues, Jeanty presents immediate upside as a lead back for a team looking to establish a run-heavy offense. His ability to handle a high-volume workload, combined with his powerful running style, makes him an ideal candidate for an NFL team that wants to build its offense around a dominant, feature running back. Jeanty’s potential to be a true RB1 in the NFL is high, especially for those looking for a long-term, high-volume option in fantasy.
To put everything into perspective, Jeanty had more yards after contact (1,970 yards) than every running back in the country had in total yards. Cam Skattebo had the most rushing yards outside of Jeanty with 1,712 yards.
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