The Bears could have had Saquon Barkley and can probably select Ashton Jeanty this draft but former Chicago running back Matt Forte has his own ideas on this.

Nov 23, 2024; Laramie, Wyoming, USA; Boise State Broncos running back and Heisman Trophy candidate Ashton Jeanty (2) runs for a touchdown against the Wyoming Cowboys during the first quarter at Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-Imagn Images

Ashton Jeanty faces a challenge as a running back prospect headed into an NFL that rarely values running backs with the top overall picks, but NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah appears to believe the Heisman Trophy runner-up could be deserving.

Boise State's Ashton Jeanty continues to be the most sought-after running back in the 2025 NFL Draft class and the most exciting prospect in the class from a Gr