The Las Vegas Raiders took running back Ashton Jeanty in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. The Raiders could have gone in so many directions, but what sold them on Jeanty?

The Raiders went 4-13 last season under Antonio Pierce, who was fired in January. Holding the sixth overall pick in this year’s draft, Las Vegas has options to look to turn around the team.The Raiders have used five different starting quarterbacks over the last two seasons,

Even before Ashton Jeanty plays a snap in the NFL, he is going to be the second-highest-paid running back in the league when he signs his rookie contract with the Las Vegas Raiders. Per NFL cap expert Andrew Brandt, Jeanty's rookie deal as the No. 6 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft will contain approximately $32 million in guaranteed money.