Raiders Rookie May Have Already Established Himself as 2025 Starter: Insider

Nevada's defense faces biggest challenge yet: Slowing down Boise State's Ashton Jeanty

One of the hallmarks of Pete Carroll's coaching style is that he wants every position to be in open competition. This has led to a lot of rookies having success under him early on.

The Las Vegas Raiders used the No. 6 pick on running back Ashton Jeanty, but just because he was drafted so highly doesn't guarantee him the starting job. Luckily, he has been as good as advertised early on.

Despite the fact that the Raiders have veteran running backs like Raheem Mostert and Zamir White on the roster, Jeanty is already establishing himself as the likely Week 1 starter in 2025, according to ESPN.

"Jeanty has already made a strong impression within the organization," Ryan McFadden wrote. "Coach Pete Carroll said Jeanty was "every bit" of what the team had hoped for during the offseason program, admiring his pass-catching ability and understanding of the offense. Meanwhile, offensive coordinator Chip Kelly said he's one of the most talented running backs he has seen enter the league. During OTAs and minicamp, Jeanty received the majority of the first-team reps -- a sign that he has already established himself as the team's top running back."

This shouldn't come as much of a surprise. The Raiders had the worst running game in the NFL last season, which is why they drafted Jeanty. He still has more to prove before he's guaranteed the starting job, but it's hard to imagine Mostert or White will really push him.

Jeanty is the running back of the future in Las Vegas.

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Raiders Rookie May Have Already Established Himself as 2025 Starter: Insider

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