The Las Vegas Raiders have selected Ashton Jeanty as the sixth overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, with expectations that he can help revive a struggling running game after the departure of All-Pro Josh Jacobs. Jeanty, who finished as runner-up for the 2024 Heisman Trophy, is seen as a key piece for a team that ended last season ranked twenty-eighth in rushing touchdowns and last in both rushing yards and yards per attempt.
Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinee Marcus Allen praised Jeanty’s skill set but advised against comparing him to fellow Hall of Famer Barry Sanders. Allen expressed concern about the pressure such comparisons might place on the rookie running back.
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