Raiders' Ashton Jeanty, 'tough
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LAS VEGAS — Raiders rookie Ashton Jeanty proved he could deliver hits and absorb them at the NFL level, rushing for a bruising 33 yards and a touchdown on seven carries in Las Vegas' 22-19 preseason loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday.
Ashton Jeanty, the No. 6 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, saw limited action in his second preseason game but made the most of it, racking up 35 yards and a go-ahead touchdown on eight touches in two drives.
The Las Vegas Raiders have one of the best rookies in running back Ashton Jeanty. One former Raiders running back praised Jeanty and what he brings to Las Vegas.
Anyone with eyes can see Ashton Jeanty's ability running the ball, but Raiders quarterback Geno Smith zeroed in on a different part of the rookie RB's game that will benefit him long-term.
Ashton Jeanty only has one preseason game under his belt as a member of the Las Vegas Raiders, but he's already getting a good feel for some of his teammates.