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Ashton Jeanty Signs $35.9M Deal, Begins Raiders Rookie Minicamp

The No. 6 overall pick, the highest-drafted running back since 2018, starts his NFL journey with Las Vegas under Pete Carroll's run-focused system.

Apr 25, 2025; Henderson, NV, USA; Las Vegas Raiders first round draft pick in the 2025 NFL Draft Ashton Jeanty, speaks to the media at Intermountain Health Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Ashton Jeanty signed a fully guaranteed four-year, $35.9 million rookie contract with the Las Vegas Raiders, including a $22.75 million signing bonus.
  • Jeanty, drafted sixth overall, is the highest-selected running back in the NFL Draft since Saquon Barkley in 2018.
  • The Boise State star, who rushed for 2,601 yards and 29 touchdowns in 2024, made his first appearance at the Raiders' rookie minicamp on May 9.
  • The Raiders plan to feature Jeanty heavily in their ground game under head coach Pete Carroll, who aims to revitalize the league's worst rushing offense from last season.
  • Jeanty’s guaranteed contract is the second-highest ever for an NFL running back, reflecting the team's confidence in his star potential.