The Las Vegas Raiders took a big risk when they selected Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. With plenty of other holes in the roster, many felt that taking a running back was a luxury pick, and the Raiders needed more substance.
But they also had to patch up the worst running back room in the league from last year, and there was no better way to do that than by taking a young generational prospect. Between Pete Carroll and offensive coordinator Chip Kelly, it seemed like this would be a run-heavy offense built around Jeanty.