Ashton Jeanty didn’t have the NFL debut he was hoping for. The rookie running back, whom the Raiders selected sixth overall out of Boise State, rushed three times for minus-one yards in Thursday’s preseason opener against the Seahawks, causing fans to share early concerns about his outlook.

There is considerable hype around new Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty. The No. 6 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft is the favorite to win Offensive Rookie of the Year after a dominant season at Boise State,

Jeanty put up record numbers at Boise State during his final collegiate season, as he ran for 2,601 yards and 29 touchdowns for the Broncos. He finished second in the voting for the Heisman Trophy, but won both the Maxwell and Doak Walker Awards.