The Las Vegas Raiders select Ashton Jeanty to be their franchise running back at pick 6 overall in the NFL Draft.
Ashton Jeanty is a Las Vegas Raider. The electric running back is expected to be the franchise running back for the Raiders. In dynasty rookie drafts, Jeanty will be the consensus 1.01 pick.
In 2024 at Boise State, Jeanty rushed for 2,601 yards and had 30 total touchdowns. Jeanty is adept at receiving and had 43 receptions in 2023. Jeanty has a versatile skill-set with the right blend of contact balance, lateral agility, and ability to break tackles. His long speed will track from college to the NFL.
The Raiders get their top target. This will alleviate pressure for Geno Smith and give balance to the Raiders offense. Brock Bowers and Ashton Jeanty will be blue chip players in fantasy football for 2025.
Author: Jeremiah Retzlaff (@coachretzlaff1)