How Ashton Jeanty’s recruiting was missing “big” college football teams when Boise State discovered “special” RB

There is no single greater story in the world of college football right now than that of Ashton Jeanty. The Boise State Running back inspires the nation week after week with dominant performances. Jeanty takes part in Friday’s game UNLVKickoff at 10:30 p.m. ET CBS Sports Networkas the Week 9 FBS rushing leader with 17 touchdowns and 1,248 yards. Offer list from Jeanty as he stared Frisco (Texas) Lone Star consisted largely of service academies and Ivy League offerings, with some mixed Group of Five and Power Four programs.

He chose Boise State, where he has been a star the past two years, and this season was one for the record books. Jeanty has rushed for more than 150 yards in five of his six games. His season low was running for 127 yards on 11 carries, but his attempt at 192 yards and three touchdowns failed Oregon brought him into the national discussion.

More than his performance on the field, fans have focused on the menacing way Jeanty stands in the backfield before the snap. While most people’s backs are slightly bent and their hands are on their knees, Jeanty stands upright with her arms at her sides.

Lone Star trainer Jeff Rayburn I’m not sure where Jeanty’s attitude comes from. But given the results, Rayburn wouldn’t change a thing.

“No, he didn’t stand there like that,” Rayburn said 247Sport. “I’m not sure what his purpose is for this. But when he has the ball in his hands, great things happen. He can stand however he wants. He can stand on his head, as far as I’m concerned. “I’m running the ball right now.

Rayburn has had its share of former players become stars at the next level. Denver Broncos Wide receivers Marvin Mims is one of the most notable players Rayburn has coached at Lone Star Kansas City Chiefs Linebackers Nick Bolton And New Orleans Saints Linebackers Jaylan Ford. Jeanty didn’t get the attention that those players did, but Rayburn believes his work ethic earned him his success.

“I’m just extremely proud,” Rayburn said. “Just to watch him and see the success he had there. I think it’s justified because he’s worked hard and is obviously such a talented kid. It’s also kind of overwhelming to see what he does at this level and is so dominant.” .

“It looks like he’s doing the same things he did in high school. He is bigger, stronger and faster. People can’t attack him and people can’t catch him. It’s great to see a kid who has worked so hard for a chance at great success in college football.”

Lone Star is no secret to college football recruiters. The Dallas-Fort Worth area program sees plenty of recruiting traffic throughout the year.

How did Jeanty fly under the radar? His first move to Lone Star came from Italy, where he played in a league on a military base while his father served. When Jeanty reached Frisco, he was part of a loaded team at the Texas 5A level.

“You know what the recruiting landscape looks like right now,” Rayburn said. “If you’re not a big guy in your second year, especially at this position, the big schools already have their guys locked down. They’ve been recruiting these people for some time and I don’t believe that.” Ashton was inevitably a late bloomer. He just wasn’t recruited particularly early.

“It’s well documented, but he moved in from Italy just before fall camp of his sophomore year. He played on a base out there. We knew he was a good player back then, but we didn’t know what kind of player it was.” He played on base against other kids on base, but we didn’t know the level of competition when Marvin Mims played everyone in his senior year Broke records. “