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Newsweek
21 hours ago
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Raiders' Ashton Jeanty Puts NFL on Notice After Breakout Preseason Performance
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Las Vegas Raiders have been mostly an NFL laughingstock for the past 20 years or so. Although they have a new head coach in the proven Pete Carroll and a proven veteran quarterback in Geno Smith, few are predicting any type of major improvement for them. However, there is one reason for Raiders fans to be hopeful for the immediate future: Ashton Jeanty, the team's talented rookie running back who could have serious star potential. In the Raiders' first preseason game on Aug. 7, Jeanty got just three carries and didn't net any positive yardage. But on Saturday against the San Francisco 49ers, he showed a flash of what he could become in the years to come. In seven carries, he gained 33 yards, and early in the second quarter, he scored a touchdown. Earlier in that same drive, he had a 13-yard run during which he overpowered 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenior. Read more: NFL Insider Provides New Update on Chiefs' Rashee Rice Jeanty made a bold statement with that drive, and he made another one to the media about his overall game. "I've arrived, and it's time to keep going and make plays for this team," Jeanty said, per ESPN. Ashton Jeanty #2 of the Las Vegas Raiders during a drill at the rookie minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center on May 09, 2025 in Henderson, Nevada. Ashton Jeanty #2 of the Las Vegas Raiders during a drill at the rookie minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center on May 09, 2025 in Henderson, Nevada. Photo byComing into April's NFL draft, Jeanty was considered by many to be the best running back available. He spent three years at Boise State University, and in 2024, he abused opponents to the tune of 2,601 rushing yards and 29 rushing touchdowns. That prolific production earned him his second Mountain West (MW) Offensive Player of the Year award, as well as MW Male Athlete of the Year award, the Maxwell Award, the Doak Walker Award and the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award. The 21-year-old is undersized for the tailback position in the NFL at 5-foot-8, but he's extremely difficult to tackle thanks to his speed, quickness and shiftiness. Some scouts and experts even compared him to Hall of Famer LaDainian Tomlinson, the San Diego Chargers legend who set an NFL record with 28 rushing touchdowns in 2006. Read more: 49ers Player Admits He Sought Outside Help After Struggling in 2024 Las Vegas suffered a major blow when running back Josh Jacobs, who had led everyone in rushing yards in 2022, left as a free agent in March 2024. But in Jeanty, it may have a major building block moving forward that will give their jealous but frustrated fans a tangible reason for optimism. Between Jeanty, tight end Brock Bowers, last year's runner-up for the Offensive Rookie of the Year award, and star pass rusher Maxx Crosby, the Raiders may finally have a path out of the wilderness they have been stuck in for so long. For more on the Raiders and general NFL news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
Time of India
21-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Ashton Jeanty projected to turn around Tom Brady's 4-13 franchise record
(Image via Getty: Ashton Jeanty) There are four teams in the AFC West–the Denver Broncos, the Kansas City Chiefs, the Los Angeles Chargers, and the Las Vegas Raiders. Three teams performed exceptionally well in the 2024 NFL season. But one team performed disastrously. That one team belongs to the 7-time Super Bowl Champion, Tom Brady. The NFL legend's part-owned franchise, the Las Vegas Raiders, secured only 4 wins and 13 terrible losses last year. This season, the Raiders wish to reverse that record at full throttle. All thanks to their star addition–Ashton Jeanty. The No. 6 overall pick from the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft promises a bright 2025 NFL season for them. How so? Let's find out. — nickwalt (@nickwalt) NFL Analysts praise Ashton Jeanty 's ability to rewrite the script for the Las Vegas Raiders Mel Kiper Jr. of ESPN had projected Ashton Jeanty for the Las Vegas Raiders. The NFL Analyst said the 21-year-old running back could immediately flip the script for the Raiders. He added, Jeanty has the potential to become an elite three-down back in the NFL. Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz of USA TODAY also had predicted Jeanty for the Raiders. In the exact words of the NFL Editor—Jeanty has shown a rare penchant for creating yardage almost on his own, and an alignment between intention and talent can help the Raiders rejuvenate the league's worst rushing attack. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like You Won't Believe the Price of These Dubai Apartments Binghatti Developers FZE Get Offer Undo Ashton Jeanty stats in the Boise State Broncos Ashton Jeanty played college football for the Boise State Broncos from 2022 to 2024 before being drafted by Tom Brady's franchise. The running back accumulated 4,769 rushing yards, 50 receiving touchdowns, and a rushing average of 6.4 in a total of 40 games played. He also garnered 863 receiving yards, 80 receptions, 10 receiving touchdowns, and a receiving average of 10.8 in 26 games started. The 5-foot-8 and 211-pounder won several awards for his breathtaking achievements. Check out here- 2024 - Maxwell Award 2024 - Doak Walker Award 2024 - Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award 2024 - Unanimous All-American 2023 - First-Team All-American 2023, 2024 - MW Offensive Player of the Year 2023, 2024 - First-Team All-MW FAQs What does the Boise State Broncos coach say about RB Ashton Jeanty? Marca reported Spencer Danielson, coach for the Boise State Broncos, said, 'When Ashton was 17 years old, he stayed, put his head down. I think he is not only going to be one of the best football players in the NFL, I believe he is going to be the Offensive Rookie of the Year. He is going to have a huge push for that culture that head coach Pete Carroll is developing.' What are the contract details of Ashton Jeanty in Las Vegas Raiders? On May 9, 2025, Jeanty signed a four-year contract worth $35.895 million with the Raiders. It includes a signing bonus of $22.746 million. His entire contract is fully guaranteed. Who is Ashton Jeanty's current girlfriend? The Raiders RB is currently dating Gabrielle Miller. They have been together since high school. She is a Track & Field Athlete. Also Read: Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown and Vikings WR Justin Jefferson are on the same wavelength | NFL News - Times of India Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
