Ashton Jeanty is putting up ridiculous numbers and there is still room for more

• On pace for historic record numbers: Jeanty is on pace to break every major college single-season rushing record.

• Best reception in the country and not yet shown: Jeanty led all FBS running backs in PFF in receiving grades and yards last year, but hasn't contributed much this season.

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“2,500 all-purpose yards, 20-plus touchdowns and I’ll be in New York for the Heisman (Trophy).”

Those were the high expectations that Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty had during PFF's exclusive interview with him in March.

Based on the first four games of the season, he may have sold himself short. Jeanty's 845 rushing yards are 160 more than any other player in college football, while his 13 rushing touchdowns clear the field by three. According to data, he has the fourth-best Heisman odds (+1000). DraftKings Sportsbook. The only non-Power Five player to take home the stiff arm trophy since the 1960s was BYU quarterback Ty Detmer in 1990.

Jeanty is on track for a record-breaking season, made all the more impressive considering two of his four games came against then-undefeated Power Five schools in Oregon and Washington State.

Ashton Jeanty's historic pace in 2024

*Since PFF began recording college football charts in 2014

Keep in mind that this is just Jeanty's current pace for the rest regular season. He could have even more impressive stats if Boise State plays in the Mountain West Championship Game or the College Football Playoff, which is entirely possible considering the Broncos are currently the highest-ranked Group of Five team (No. 21). are.

It's perhaps unbelievable that Jeanty hasn't yet showcased what is arguably his best quality: his receptiveness. In high school, Jeanty played primarily wide receiver before switching to full-time running back as a senior. That pass-catching ability carried over to the college game, helping Jeanty amass 578 receiving yards as a sophomore — 95 more than any other FBS running back. His 91.6 PFF grade this season was 6.5 points higher than the next closest tailback. So far this year, Jeanty has only had six catches for 19 yards on 11 targets.

Ashton Jeanty's career reception numbers

Jeanty started the season as the best receiving back in college football and is now clearly the best rusher in college football. All of this combined makes him a top 10 candidate PFF's big board for the 2025 NFL Drafta rarity for running backs these days. He has drawn comparisons to people like Alvin Kamara and Hall of Famer LaDainian Tomlinson.

Jeanty is in the midst of a historic season and looks every bit like a bona fide Heisman Trophy candidate, just as he predicted seven months ago.