Ashton Jeanty is the player the Las Vegas Raiders are arguably the most excited about coming into the new season.
The running back had a season for the ages in his final year at Boise State, finishing only second to Barry Sanders for the most rushing yards in a single season with 2,601. Finishing as an All-American and a Heisman Trophy finalist, Jeanty was selected by the Raiders with the sixth overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. With new head coach Pete Carroll and offensive coordinator Chip Kelly’s penchant for strong running games, Jeanty is set up for a phenomenal rookie season as the designated workhorse back.