From Heisman Trophy to Underwear Model: The Rise of Ashton Jeanty

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Meet Ashton Jeanty, the former Boise State running back who nearly won the Heisman Trophy in 2024. With 2,601 rushing yards and 29 touchdowns, Jeanty dominated college football and earned NIL deals with SAXX underwear and the Boise Hawks.

But Jeanty has some advice for high school athletes coming into college: don't chase the money. Stay focused on your goals and put in the work. Now, as he prepares for the NFL Draft, Jeanty is expected to be one of the first running backs off the board.

Oh, and did we mention he's also an underwear model?

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