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Raiders Secure Ashton Jeanty with $35.9M Rookie Deal

The sixth overall pick and Boise State standout joins Las Vegas under Pete Carroll, aiming to revitalize the team's rushing attack.

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 officially signed a fully guaranteed four-year, $35.9 million contract with the Las Vegas Raiders, including a $22.7 million signing bonus.
  • Jeanty was selected sixth overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, the highest pick for a running back since 2018, reflecting the Raiders' commitment to improving their league-worst rushing offense.
  • The Boise State star had a record-breaking 2024 season, rushing for 2,601 yards and 29 touchdowns, the second-highest single-season total in college football history.
  • Jeanty enters the offseason as a favorite for the 2025 Offensive Rookie of the Year, with analysts praising his potential impact in Pete Carroll's run-first offensive system.
  • His family expressed pride and excitement over his selection, emphasizing the cultural and personal fit between Jeanty and the Raiders organization.