Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty is more than just a playmaker on the field; he’s also an inspiration to the next generation.
A viral Instagram video recently captured a heartwarming moment where Jeanty connected with a young fan in the stadium.
Ashton Jeanty Makes Waves After a Wholesome Fan Moment
A resurfaced video from the Fiesta Bowl between the Broncos and Penn State Nittany Lions is making waves online, and it’s all because of Jeanty’s heartwarming gesture. In the clip, a young fan in the stands excitedly calls out Jeanty’s name while holding up a camera.
To the crowd’s delight, the Broncos’ star running back hears him.
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It was a simple gesture, but it meant the world to the young fan. Jeanty flashed a smile and waved, and in that moment, pure joy lit up the kid’s face. Excitedly, he shouted, “Oh my god, he waved!”
Jeanty knows the power of fan support and has never taken it for granted. He recently embraced that love in an NFL YouTube video, where he read and reacted to fan tweets about him.
“I don’t know what it is, but for some reason, my fans are in love with me,” he said while holding back a chuckle.
Jeanty is not just winning over fans; he’s also making serious moves toward his NFL future. With the 2025 NFL Draft approaching, the Broncos star is already turning heads at the next level, and he has officially lined up a pre-draft visit with the Las Vegas Raiders.
Jeanty Has Scheduled a Pre-draft Visit With the Raiders
According to Ryan Fowler of The Draft Network, Jeanty has a packed pre-draft schedule, with 30 visits, including meetings with the Raiders and Chicago Bears.
His rising stock is drawing significant attention, and for good reason. Dan Brugler of The Athletic has ranked the Jacksonville, Florida native as the draft’s No. 5 overall player.
One of the premier prospects in the class, Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty has 30 visits scheduled with both the Chicago Bears & Las Vegas Raiders, a source confirmed.
A two-time All-American, Jeanty rushed for 2,601 yards in his final campaign, the second-most in a single season…
— Ryan Fowler (@_RyanFowler_) March 4, 2025
The Raiders have also lined up a top-30 visit with Iowa State running back Kaleb Johnson, signaling their intent to strengthen their ground game. With the No. 6 and No. 37 overall picks in the first two rounds, Las Vegas will have prime opportunities to bring in a dynamic backfield talent.
Meanwhile, Jeanty’s draft buzz isn’t limited to just the Raiders and Bears, as the Dallas Cowboys have also taken notice of his potential. Defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa even strongly endorsed Jeanty on the “Up & Adams Show.”
“That’d be awesome (to pick Jeanty),” Odighizuwa said. “I think a great run game and a great pass game go hand in hand. If you can run and pass the ball, it makes it easier on everybody. Being one-dimensional, is really easy for a defender to play against, if I know exactly what you’re gonna do. Whether it be running all the time, or passing the ball all the time, or if I know you struggle with one, it just makes it that much easier.”
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With multiple NFL teams showing interest, Jeanty finds himself in a prime position ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft. It all comes down to making the right moves and seizing the opportunity.
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