The Las Vegas Raiders have chosen Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty as their No. 6 pick in the NFL draft, marking a fresh start under coach Pete Carroll. Jeanty, a standout player who was a Heisman Trophy runner-up with a historic 2,601 rushing yards in 2024, is expected to bolster a Raiders rushing attack that ranked last in the NFL last season. With limited depth at running back, Jeanty's tackling elusiveness and performance metrics indicate he could become an immediate starter, aiming to revitalize the team's ground game.
The Las Vegas Raiders selected Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty with the No. 6 pick in the NFL draft, marking a new era under coach Pete Carroll.
Jeanty, a Heisman Trophy runner-up, totaled 2,601 rushing yards in 2024, marking the second-most in FBS history, highlighted by a league-best 1,733 yards after contact.
With a struggling rushing attack averaging a league-worst 3.6 yards per rush last season, Jeanty's addition is designed to significantly upgrade the Raiders' ground offense.
Jeantyâs 4.6 yards after contact per attempt was the highest in FBS, showcasing his ability to break tackles and sustain plays.
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