The Las Vegas Raiders needed to get more explosive.
That’s why way Ashton Jeanty is now a Raider.
A lot of folks thought using the No. 6 overall draft pick for a running back, especially on a roster with a lot of needs, was a luxury. But it really was more of a need that a true luxury for the Raiders.
As a recent tweet by NFL analyst Warren Sharp, the Raiders needed an uptick in explosive plays. According to Sharp, the Raiders had 32 plays that gained 25 yards or more in the 2024 season.