"He’s ferocious. He’s fast": Ashton Jeanty's Heisman contention gets huge praise from CFB insider before Week 7

Ashton Jeanty is the new superstar who’s wreaking havoc in the 2024 season. The Boise State running back has been putting up numbers that have him in serious Heisman Trophy contention.

FOX Sports analyst Joel Klatt believes Jeanty's Heisman run isn’t just hype—it’s possible. At 5-foot-9, he has been the Broncos’ best player. Spencer Danielson’s team is second in the Mountain West with a 4-1 overall record and 1-0 in conference.

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“He’s averaging 206 rushing yards per game," Klatt said on The Joel Klatt Show. "He’s got 16 touchdowns in five games. That is a staggering amount. And oh by the way, he’s running it for almost 11 yards per carry. I mean, like, it’s insane.”

Klatt couldn’t stop himself from hyping up the 20-year-old Florida native.

“Please go watch Ashton Jeanty," Klatt added. "It is an absolute joy. He runs with power. He’s ferocious. He’s fast. He’s got great balance. He did it against Oregon. He’s been doing it against everybody.” [23:03]

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If Jeanty continues at this pace, he’s on track to break Barry Sanders’ single-season rushing record of 2,628 yards. Klatt believes that while Jeanty faces a Group of Five schedule, his dominance on the field is undeniable.

Heisman Trophy contenders ft. Ashton Jeanty

A running back winning The Heisman Trophy in the modern game setting is a rare sight to see, but Ashton Jeanty just might achieve that.

After Week 6, the Boise State RB is sitting at the top of the rankings. His performance against Utah State with 13 carries for 186 yards and three touchdowns — all in the first half turned the college football landscape’s attention towards him.

Former leader Jalen Milroe slipped in the Heisman odds owing to Alabama’s loss to the Vanderbilt Commodores. Other contenders like Travis Hunter had an open week giving Jeanty’s Heisman odds a major surge to +220.

Week 7 is approaching and everyone’s waiting to see whether the Broncos athlete can continue his historic pace and remain the frontrunner in the Heisman conversation.

Keep an eye on Ashton Jeanty—his path to the Heisman is just getting started.

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