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Ashton Jeanty Signs $35.9M Deal with Raiders, Prepares for Rookie Minicamp

The No. 6 overall pick and Boise State standout is set to anchor Las Vegas’s run-heavy offense under Pete Carroll.

Apr 25, 2025; Henderson, NV, USA; Las Vegas Raiders first round draft pick in the 2025 NFL Draft Ashton Jeanty, speaks to the media at Intermountain Health Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Ashton Jeanty has signed a fully guaranteed four-year, $35.9 million rookie contract with the Las Vegas Raiders, including a $22.7 million signing bonus.
  • The Raiders selected Jeanty with the sixth overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, defying recent trends by prioritizing a running back at the top of the draft.
  • Jeanty’s record-breaking junior season at Boise State featured 2,601 rushing yards, 29 touchdowns, and a 7.0 yards-per-carry average, solidifying his status as a top-three draft prospect.
  • Analysts predict Jeanty will have an immediate impact in Pete Carroll’s run-centric offense, with some projecting him as a strong contender for Offensive Rookie of the Year.
  • The Raiders, who had the NFL’s worst rushing attack in 2024, view Jeanty as a cornerstone of their offensive rebuild and cultural fit within the organization.