There hasn't been a running back entering the NFL draft coming off a season as historic as Boise State Broncos All-American Ashton Jeanty's 2024 campaign in a long time. That's one of many reasons why he enters the 2025 NFL Draft as its top running back prospect.

The Dallas Cowboys ' need for a starting-caliber running back in this year's draft has been well-documented. The biggest name linked with the Cowboys has been Boise State star Ashton Jeanty, aka "The Frisco Kid. " A few months ago, there was genuine belief that Dallas would select Ashton at No. 12 to lead its run game.

Ashton Jeanty has all the confidence in the world. So much so that he believes he can be as good as the NFL’s 2024 rushing leader. Jeanty, one of the top running backs slated to be drafted next week, said he envisions himself in the same vain as Eagles superstar Saquon Barkley.