Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty is projected to be selected between the No. 6 and No. 12 picks in the NFL draft, but he could be chosen even earlier. Recent betting odds have made Jeanty the favorite to be drafted by the Jaguars as the No. 5 overall pick, with the Jaguars now at +110, followed by the Raiders at +145 and the Bears at +300. This shift in perception about running backs, influenced by Saquon Barkley’s successful season, could lead to Jeanty being the first running back taken in the Top 5 since Barkley in 2018.
