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Raiders Rookie Ashton Jeanty Adjusts Iconic Stance Under Chip Kelly’s Guidance

The sixth overall pick has adopted a new pre-snap posture for now, balancing his signature style with NFL demands.

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Ashton Jeanty #2 of the Las Vegas Raiders holds the ball during a drill at rookie minicamp at Intermountain Health Performance Center on May 09, 2025 in Henderson, Nevada.
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Overview

  • Ashton Jeanty, known for his upright 'Michael Myers' stance at Boise State, has temporarily adopted a traditional low running back stance at the request of Raiders OC Chip Kelly.
  • Kelly illustrated the benefits of a lower stance using a basketball analogy during the first day of rookie minicamp, aiming to prepare Jeanty for the speed and physicality of the NFL.
  • Jeanty, who rushed for 2,601 yards and 29 touchdowns in 2024, remains open to revisiting his signature stance after proving himself on the field.
  • The Raiders selected Jeanty sixth overall in the 2025 NFL Draft to revitalize their rushing offense, which ranked last in the league last season.
  • Jeanty’s stance adjustment highlights the broader transition from college football to the NFL, where technical refinements are essential for success.