Raiders pick star running back Ashton Jeanty at No. 6 in Tom Brady’s first NFL draft as owner

Raiders pick star running back Ashton Jeanty at No. 6 in Tom Brady’s first NFL draft as owner

Ashton Jeanty is Sin City bound.

The Boise State star went to the Raiders withthe No. 6 overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft after the Browns, who traded down from No. 2 to No. 5, took defensive tackle Mason Graham.

While playing a position that has been devalued over the years, Jeanty still found himself in the top six likely due to his speed and strength at 5-foot-8, 211 lbs., and also the resurgence the run game is seeing in the league thanks to the talents of Saquon Barkley, Christian McCaffrey and Derrick Henry.

The Raiders’ new offensive star. AP
Jeanty is pleased to be a Raider. AP

The Jacksonville, Fla. native, who came second in the Heisman Trophy voting, has been at the top of the running back draft class after leading the country with 2,601 rushing yards in his junior season, just seven yards shy of Barry Sanders’ NCAA record.

Across 14 games, he scored 29 touchdowns to lead the MWC conference. Additionally, Jeanty had 23 receptions for 138 yards and one touchdown.

Ashton Jeanty (c.) with his parents Harry (l.) and Pamela (r.) at the 2025 NFL Draft red carpet on April 24, 2025. Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty (2) runs the ball against Penn State during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football CFP quarterfinal game, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. AP

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His intense workload in 2024 of 374 carries, including 279 over the final nine games, certainly makes him seem ready for the next step and to make impact early impact on the field.

With nine fumbles over the last two seasons, ball security will be something for Jeanty to address in the offseason.

Raiders owner Mark Davis (l) and minority owner (Tom Brady). Getty Images

This draft marked the first with Tom Brady serving as a minority owner for the franchise.

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