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

The Bears could have had Saquon Barkley and can probably select Ashton Jeanty this draft but former Chicago running back Matt Forte has his own ideas on this.

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.

Despite nearly breaking the mark for the most rushing yards in a single season in college football history, Boise State's Ashton Jeanty has dropped in the latest 2025 NFL Draft projection.

Rushing sensation, Ashton Jeanty, addressed concerns over his height and durability holding up against an NFL workload.

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

Two of the biggest free agent moves ahead of the 2024 NFL season involved running backs. Saquon Barkley signed with the Philadelphia Eagles and Derrick Henry signed with the Baltimore Ravens. Those signings worked out very well;

The Denver Broncos are going to need to add to the running back position this offseason and while the free-agent market could provide some answers, the NFL Draft is loaded with potential at the position this year.