Ashton Jeanty Confirms Talks with Cowboys, Bears, Raiders, More Before 2025 NFL Draft

Ashton Jeanty told Rich Eisen he has spoken with teams including the Las Vegas Raiders, Chicago Bears, Denver Broncos, Atlanta Falcons and Seattle Seahawks ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Jeanty also said he spoke with the New England Patriots at February's NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, and talked to the Cowboys "just a little bit" in Dallas, on Wednesday's episode of the Rich Eisen Show.

Jeanty, who attended high school in Texas, said he believes it would be a "great opportunity" to be drafted by the Cowboys.

"It would be awesome, because I grew up here. A lot of people would love to play for their kind of hometown team," Jeanty told Eisen.

Jeanty, who finished second in Heisman Trophy voting after his senior season at Boise State, is ranked as the No. 6 overall prospect on Bleacher Report's latest 2025 NFL Draft Big Board.

The latest 2025 NFL Mock Draft by Bleacher Report's NFL scouts has Jeanty going to the Chicago Bears at No. 10.

The running back could also be in reach of the Raiders, who hold the No. 6 pick in the upcoming draft.

"It's no surprise to me that I'm mocked to go there, being that their recent hires, and Pete Carroll, we know his coaching style, we know he likes to run the ball, likes a great running back," Jeanty said.

Jeanty also named former UCLA coach and current Raiders offensive coordinator Chip Kelly, as well as running backs coach Deland McCullough, as staff members who could make him a good fit in Vegas.

"It's been great conversations. Meeting with the GM as well, [John] Spytek, they want to bring in great people. Obviously, I'm a great player, but they want you to be a fit as a person as well," Jeanty said. "I think it's well-known by them that I'd be a great fit as a person and player.

"It's been great conversations with them, and getting to know them as well. So, look forward to seeing what's going to happen on the 24th."

Jeanty also told Eisen that Marshawn Lynch was his favorite running back to watch while growing up. Lynch, who came out of retirement in 2017 to play two seasons with the Raiders before the franchise's move to Las Vegas, shouted out Carroll during the new head coach's introductory press conference with the team.

After reuniting with new Raiders quarterback Geno Smith this offseason, Carroll could be looking to find his next Lynch in the upcoming draft. In addition to the No. 6 pick, the Raiders will head into draft weekend with the No. 37 and No. 68 selections.