Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty Had The Classiest Message After Barely Losing Heisman Trophy Vote To Colorado’s Travis Hunter
Boise State running back had a classy message for Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter after the latter narrowly emerged victorious in the Heisman Trophy voting.
Per Ralph D. Russo of The Athletic, Hunter won the Heisman with 552 first-place votes and 2,231 total points. Ashton Jeanty gave Hunter a run for his money, though, with 309 first-place votes and 2,017 total points.
Ashton Jeanty racked up 2,497 rushing yards and 29 rushing touchdowns for the Broncos, leading them to a 12-1 record that placed them third in the nation. Boise State has a first-round bye in the 12-team College Football Playoff and will face the winner of No. 6 Penn State vs. No. 11 SMU.
As a wide receiver, Hunter caught 92 passes for 1,152 yards and 14 touchdowns. On defense, he had 11 pass breakups, four interceptions and once forced fumble.
Travis Hunter & Ashton Jeanty Are Top 2025 NFL Draft Prospects
Along with Buffaloes teammate and quarterback Shedeur Sanders, Hunter has a strong chance of being selected first overall in the 2025 NFL Draft. Though running backs rarely go early anymore, Jeanty’s historic season will likely make him a top-15 pick come April.
