Ashton Jeanty is potentially the next big star in the NFL. The explosive running back is about to make his NFL debut, and teams may be eager to see his magic on the field. Jeanty has already shaken the CFB, breaking records here and there. And the 2025 NFL Combine can be his next big thing. It is quickly approaching, and organizations are excited to see Jeanty on the field. They want to know what makes the running back stand out and make him the next big thing. However, it appears that the teams will have to wait longer since the latest reports on the RB are not good.

The 2025 NFL Combine will take place from February 27th, 2025, to Sunday, March 2, 2025. Fans can’t wait to see the emerging talents roar at the event in front of the massive organizations. However, Ashton Jeanty does not believe in all of this. The RB’s manager has confirmed that Jeanty will not be on the field during the NFL combine. Jeanty will be present at the event and will even administer medical testing as he will not be going in the field. This means that the teams will be unable to see him running with the ball.

The reports revealed, “Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty has elected to participate only in medical evaluations and team interviews at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, per his agent @henryorgann. He will take part in on-field drills during Boise State’s Pro Day.” 

There have been no reports as to why this happened, and it is believed that the RB is doing it simply because he wants to. Now that’s not fair. These rumors have instilled a strong dislike for him, which is spreading like a fire. Fans are criticizing the 21-year-old, alleging he is not a strong match player.

An abrupt decision like this by Ashton Jeanty was bound to elicit criticism from all sides. But, Jeanty and his manager would not have seen that they would get so much backlash. The fans’ fury has been so intense that they are criticizing the entire CFB generation.

Fans believe Ashton Jeanty and his generation are unduly spoiled

Appreciating talent is a wonderful thing, and it should happen. After all a player works hard to improve his game so some appreciation is valid, right? But what happens if the player gets more attention than he deserves? Well, fans argue that instances like these spoil the players and maybe the same thing happened with Ashton Jeanty: “This is a pampered generation.” Interesting! Things do not end here.

While some fans are criticizing the generation, others are calling out only Ashton Jeanty. They believe that this is a red sign from the RB and he is not a trustworthy player because of this. They believe that commitment is a vital factor for an NFL player. But, if the RB is unable to compete in the NFL Combine, can he be trusted for the commitment? The fan claimed, “Huge red flag I wouldn’t take him with a top 26 pick.”

Some fans went on to the extent that they started calling the RB a “Coward” and “Scared to compete”. Furthermore, some fans have begun to believe that the entire NFL Combine has become a waste of time. They believe that if the players do not perform, the event should not have been held in the first place: “NFL combine is washed”.