History of Ashton Jeanty in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: December 16, 2024

Ashton Jeanty is an American football running back for the Boise State Broncos. He plays at the collegiate level.

December 2, 2003: Birth of Ashton Jeanty

Ashton Jeanty was born on December 2, 2003.

2022: Freshman Season at Boise State

In 2022, Ashton Jeanty began his collegiate football career at Boise State, splitting time with George Holani. He played in all 14 games, starting in two, and rushed for 821 yards and seven touchdowns. He had a standout performance in the Frisco Bowl, where he rushed for 178 yards and one touchdown.

2023: Breakout Season and National Recognition

In 2023, Jeanty continued to share playing time with Holani at Boise State. He became a key player for the team, leading in rushing yards with 1,347 and 14 touchdowns. Jeanty's performance earned him national recognition, ranking second in the nation in yards from scrimmage and receiving the Mountain West Offensive Player of the Year award.

2024: Record-Breaking Performance Against Georgia Southern

In the 2024 season opener, Jeanty had a historic game against Georgia Southern, rushing for 267 yards, setting a new single-game record for Boise State, and scoring six touchdowns, tying both the Paulson Stadium and Mountain West records. His performance was the best of any FBS rusher in week 1.