Ashton Jeanty Builds His Perfect NFL RB, Picks Saquon's Vision, Derrick Henry's Power

Las Vegas Raiders fans might argue that Ashton Jeanty's combination of speed and power makes him the perfect running back, but the rookie broke down the exact traits he would have in his perfect running back on Wednesday.

On the St. Brown Podcast, Jeanty told Detroit Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown the characteristics of his perfect running back (11:55 mark).

For vision, he took Philadelphia Eagles star Saquon Barkley, a fitting pick considering some of the ridiculous moves he's displayed over the years. Jeanty also said his perfect running back would have the power of Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry, who stands at 6'2", 247 pounds and has no trouble getting through defenders.

Barkley and Henry were the two best running backs in the league last year, with Barkley racking up 2,005 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns and Henry collecting 1,921 yards and 16 touchdowns.

For hands, Jeanty took one of the most versatile running backs in the league in Alvin Kamara. The New Orleans Saints star has done well for himself in the rushing game, but he's been arguably just as effective through the air.

Jeanty selected the speed of Tennessee Titans great Chris Johnson, who amassed six consecutive 1,000-plus yard seasons from 2008 to 2013, including a 2,000-yard season in 2009.

You can't mention perfect running backs without talking about the great Barry Sanders, and Jeanty took the Hall of Famers agility. He also named Sanders as his GOAT in terms of running backs.

If Jeanty can incorporate traits of each of those running backs into his own game, he should have no trouble thriving in the NFL.