The Chicago Bears have not featured a dominant running back in a long time. In the 2025 NFL Draft, they can change that with Boise State's Ashton Jeanty.

The 2024-2025 college football season is officially over, which means that NFL Draft talks are in full swing. Now that there is a clearer picture of who has declared for the draft, and who might still throw their hat in the ring,

ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. unveiled his first mock draft of the 2025 cycle Wednesday, taking a different approach than most with the Cowboys’ 12th overall pick. Over the last few weeks, various draft pundits have tabbed Ashton Jeanty as Dallas’ pick in the first round.

In his final years with the New Orleans Saints, head coach Sean Payton leaned heavily on star running back Alvin Kamara.  Kamara, a third-round selection in the

Dec 31, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty (2) rushes the ball against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the first half in the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

The Dallas Cowboys have positional needs ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft. However, while Ashton Jeanty is a popular name for the Cowboys to pick, it's not what The Athletic thinks. They believe the franchise will give wide receiver CeeDee Lamb another running mate.

The latest mock draft from ESPN's Mel Kiper has the Denver Broncos landing a potentially generational talent. Kiper has Denver selecting Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty with the No. 20 overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft.