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Raiders Draft Ashton Jeanty at No. 6, Reviving Running Back Value

The Boise State standout joins Las Vegas with a $32 million guaranteed deal, becoming the highest-drafted RB since 2018.

Dec 31, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty (2) reacts after the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions in the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Ashton Jeanty wore crocs to the NFL Draft on Thursday

Overview

  • The Las Vegas Raiders selected Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty with the sixth overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft to address their league-worst rushing offense.
  • Jeanty rushed for 2,601 yards and scored 29 touchdowns in 2024, narrowly missing Barry Sanders’s NCAA single-season rushing record.
  • His fully guaranteed rookie contract, worth approximately $32 million, makes Jeanty the second-highest paid running back by guaranteed value in the NFL.
  • This marks the first time since 2018 that a running back has been drafted in the top six, reigniting debates about the positional value of running backs in the NFL.
  • Raiders head coach Pete Carroll and GM John Spytek emphasized Jeanty’s ability to immediately impact their run-heavy offensive strategy.