Draft Prospect Ashton Jeanty Prefers Crocs, Later Selected by Las Vegas Raiders
Ashton Jeanty's NFL Draft night was far from ordinary, thanks to his unconventional footwear choice. The Boise State running back, who was a finalist for the Heisman Trophy and expected to go high in the draft, donned a pair of dazzling, gem-encrusted Crocs on draft night.
These one-of-a-kind Crocs were part of an upcoming collaboration between Crocs andSwarovski, featuring dazzling iridescent dragonfly wings in the Las Vegas Raiders' team colors. Coincidentally, Jeanty ended up being drafted by the Raiders as the 6th overall pick.[1][3]
Some speculate that Jeanty's unique shoe choice may have persuaded teams to move up and draft him earlier. However, it's essential to note that most mock drafts had Jeanty already slated for the early rounds.[2] The real factors influencing the teams' decisions were likely Jeanty's exceptional athletic skills and performances on the field, such as his Heisman Trophy runner-up position and winning the Doak Walker and Maxwell Awards.[3]
Jeanty's shimmering Crocs were a bold fashion statement that added to the media buzz surrounding his selection, but it remains uncertain whether they played a role in his draft position. It's safe to say that besides his football talent, Jeanty has a knack for making unforgettable impressions.
[1] https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2025/story/_/id/41483851/raiders-draft-rb-ashton-jeanty-round-1-overall-6
[2] https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2025-nfl-mock-draft-round-1-projections-predictions-projected-first-round-picks/
[3] https://www.si.com/college/boise-state/football/ashton-jeanty-named-heisman-trophy-finalist-2024-boise-state-football-advance-to-playoff-game
- Despite the formal nature of the NFL Draft, Ashton Jeanty, the Boise State running back who was a finalist for the Heisman Trophy, chose to wear a pair of crazy, gem-encrusted Crocs that were part of an upcoming collaboration with Swarovski.
- Coincidentally, the Raiders, a Sports team known for their iridescent dragonfly wings' team colors, selected Jeanty as the 6th overall pick in the draft.
- While some speculate that Jeanty's unique shoe choice may have influenced teams to draft him earlier, it's important to consider that most mock drafts already had him slated for the early rounds.
- The real factors influencing the teams' decisions were likely Jeanty's exceptional athletic skills, such as his Heisman Trophy runner-up position and winning the Doak Walker and Maxwell Awards.
