In a jaw-dropping display of pure athleticism, Boise State’s 5’8″ star running back Ashton Jeanty has taken social media by storm. This morning, Bleacher Report shared video footage showing the compact powerhouse effortlessly soaring through the air to throw down an impressive dunk on a regulation basketball hoop, sending fans into a frenzy.
The clip posted early on April 18, 2025, has already amassed over 407,000 views in hours. The football phenom’s remarkable vertical leap demonstrates why he’s considered one of college football’s most explosive athletes, proving his athletic prowess extends well beyond the gridiron and onto the hardwood.
Explosive Running Back Shows Off Remarkable Vertical Leap in Viral Video
Jeanty, who weighs between 211 and 215 pounds, showcases extraordinary leaping ability in the video as he confidently approaches the basket and hammers home a clean dunk. Despite standing nearly a foot shorter than typical basketball dunkers, the running back’s explosive lower body strength, the same force that helps him break tackles on the football field, launches him high enough to slam the ball through the rim with authority.
5’8″ Ashton Jeanty dunking a basketball 🤯
(via @Schultz_Report) pic.twitter.com/0thXZWHcxv
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 18, 2025
Those who have followed Jeanty’s meteoric rise in college football shouldn’t be surprised by his display of athleticism. His exceptional power and explosiveness helped him rush for an astounding 2,601 yards while scoring 30 touchdowns during the 2024 season, establishing him as one of the nation’s premier backs and a top prospect for the 2025 NFL Draft.
Fan reactions to the video highlight the astonishment at seeing someone of Jeanty’s height perform such a feat. One user commented, “That’s nearly impossible without special shoes, assuming the rim is at regular height. WTH?!?” while another supporter simply stated, “Absolute unit, that’s how you dunk on the haters.”
Other football enthusiasts immediately connected the basketball highlight to Jeanty’s NFL prospects. “Ashton Jeanty is going to be a stud in the NFL,” wrote one fan, while another joked, “Draft him at one now.” The cross-sport performance only strengthens perceptions about his elite athletic profile heading into next year’s draft.
The Boise State standout finished second in Heisman Trophy voting last season after leading the nation in rushing yards, touchdowns, and carries. His decision to showcase his basketball skills might be strategic and entertaining. NFL scouts value multi-sport athletes for their diverse athletic backgrounds and transferable physical skills.
As the video accumulates views and reactions, it serves as another reminder of why scouts and analysts consistently describe Jeanty as a “freak athlete.”
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In just a few seconds of basketball footage, he validates all the superlatives used to describe his physical capabilities, further building anticipation for what he might accomplish at the next level of football competition.
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