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Raiders’ Ashton Jeanty Prepares for NFL Debut Following Draft Prank Call Incident

After being selected sixth overall, Jeanty joins a Pete Carroll-led offense focused on the ground game, as draft security concerns prompt NFL fines.

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Apr 25, 2025; Henderson, NV, USA; (L-R) Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll, Ashton Jeanty and general manager John Spytek pose after a news conference introducing Jeanty as the first round draft pick in the 2025 NFL Draft at Intermountain Health Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images
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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

Overview

  • Ashton Jeanty, the Heisman runner-up and NCAA rushing leader in 2024, was selected sixth overall by the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2025 NFL Draft.
  • Shortly after his selection, Jeanty received a prank call falsely claiming he had been traded to the Dallas Cowboys, which he quickly identified as a hoax.
  • The prank call was part of a broader draft weekend issue, with multiple prospects targeted and the NFL fining the Atlanta Falcons and Jeff Ulbrich for related misconduct.
  • Jeanty is set to anchor a run-heavy Raiders offense under head coach Pete Carroll and quarterback Geno Smith, though concerns remain about the team’s offensive line performance.
  • Raiders GM John Spytek defended the high draft pick for Jeanty, emphasizing the value of elite talent regardless of positional trends in the NFL.