The running game is back in the NFL. In 2024, teams averaged 119.8 rushing yards per game, the second-highest figure in the last 20 years, only behind the 2022 season's average of 121.6 yards per game.

With Dallas having such a glaring need at running back, the Heisman runner-up Jeanty has been the favorite to be picked by the Cowboys in the first round.

Boise State's Ashton Jeanty continues to be the most sought-after running back in the 2025 NFL Draft class and the most exciting prospect in the class from a Gr

Nov 23, 2024; Laramie, Wyoming, USA; Boise State Broncos running back and Heisman Trophy candidate Ashton Jeanty (2) runs for a touchdown against the Wyoming Cowboys during the first quarter at Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-Imagn Images

Ashton Jeanty faces a challenge as a running back prospect headed into an NFL that rarely values running backs with the top overall picks, but NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah appears to believe the Heisman Trophy runner-up could be deserving.

Weight: 215 pounds High School / Previous School: Lone Star HS (Texas)  Hometown: Jacksonville, FL Ashton Jeanty – Maxwell Award winner,