In his final years with the New Orleans Saints, head coach Sean Payton leaned heavily on star running back Alvin Kamara.  Kamara, a third-round selection in the

ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. unveiled his first mock draft of the 2025 cycle Wednesday, taking a different approach than most with the Cowboys’ 12th overall pick. Over the last few weeks, various draft pundits have tabbed Ashton Jeanty as Dallas’ pick in the first round.

In his debut mock draft, ESPN’s draft expert Mel Kiper Jr. mocks Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty to the Broncos.

The Broncos have a glaring need for a three-down running back and the Heisman Trophy runner-up could be a first-round option.

Ashton Jeanty is regarded as the best running back in the upcoming NFL Draft class and could be selected by the Dallas Cowboys, who are looking for a new head coach