Ashton Jeanty Named AP 1st Team All-American; Hassanein a Witten Finalist

Awards Season Not Over For Ashton Jeanty

Despite the suspense being concluded over whether the Heisman trophy would be awarded based on merit and production vs hype (Spoiler alert: It was “hype“), Ashton Jeanty continues to rack up other accolades. This time he was named as a first team Associated Press All-American. Unlike certain other players that weren’t on as many Heisman ballots as he was was, Ashton is also the only player in college football in 2024 that was unanimously chosen. Per Boise State, via Broncosports.com:

“Ashton Jeanty added to his list of All-America accolades, securing unanimous first team honors from the Associated Press. He was the lone unanimous selection this season. This is the second-consecutive season he has been recognized by the AP. Jeanty earned second team honors as an all-purpose player in 2023. 

Jeanty is the nation’s best running back, leading all FBS players in rushing attempts (344) and yards (2,497) while tying for the national lead in touchdowns (29). He set College Football Playoff-era records for yards after contact (1,889) and missed tackles forced (143) while becoming the first player since 1996 to rush for over 125 yards in 13-straight games.

The team captain holds Boise State’s career rushing records for yards (4,665), 200-yard games (8) and 100-yard games (21). His 2024 rushing averages of 7.3 yards per carry and 192.1 yards per game are school records, as are his career rushing averages of 6.5 yards per carry and 119.6 yards per game.

Jeanty is the first Bronco to be named an All-American running back by the AP since Jay Ajayi, who was tabbed third team in 2014. He is the first Boise State player to earn first team honors since defensive end Joe O’Brien (1994). The last Bronco to earn first team honors on offense was quarterback Joe Aliotti (1979).”

Boise State’s first winner of the Maxwell Award and the career Bronco leader in virtually every rushing statistic continues to cement his legacy as one of the most impressive and consequential Boise State players of all time.

Ahmed Hassanein Named a Finalist For Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year

In other notable news, The Hassassin is potentially up for some recognition of his own. The senior standout had a very productive season (ranking 19th in the country with 8.5 sacks and 7th with 55 pressures), but this award is more geared toward recognition of leadership, integrity, and sportsmanship on and off the field. In recognition of that, he has been named a finalist for the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year. The winner will be announced February 12th, 2025.

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