Raiders Send RB Ashton Jeanty a 'Challenge'
Summary
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty had a modest first season in the NFL in 2025. The Raiders’ new head coach, Klint Kubiak, wants Jeanty to play more often and do better in his second year on the team.Key Facts
- Ashton Jeanty was picked 6th in the 2025 NFL Draft.
- In 2025, Jeanty rushed for 975 yards and scored 5 touchdowns, averaging 3.7 yards per carry.
- He also caught 55 passes for 346 yards.
- Jeanty had a standout 2024 college season at Boise State, rushing for 2,601 yards and 29 touchdowns with a 7.0 yards per carry average.
- He finished second in the 2024 Heisman Trophy race to Travis Hunter.
- New Raiders coach Klint Kubiak wants Jeanty to stay on the field longer, similar to 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey, who played 83% of offensive snaps.
- Jeanty played in 78% of the Raiders’ offensive snaps last season.
- The Raiders may add another running back to support Jeanty and keep him fresh during games.
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