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Raiders Rookie Ashton Jeanty Revives Upright Stance in Week 4 Breakout

Jeanty says the upright look lets him read defenses.

Overview

  • After opening his rookie season in a traditional crouch pushed by coordinator Chip Kelly, Jeanty returned to his Boise State–style upright posture in Week 4 against the Bears.
  • He logged 138 rushing yards at 6.6 yards per carry with three total touchdowns, becoming the sixth rookie of the Super Bowl era to record two receiving scores and one rushing score in a game.
  • Jeanty explained he began lining up this way at Boise State and prefers it for comfort and vision before the snap.
  • Head coach Pete Carroll praised the change, and Jeanty said he and the staff are now aligned on his stance.
  • His 155 yards from scrimmage more than doubled his prior season total, with the next opportunity to build on it coming Sunday against the Colts.