The 2025 NFL season is shaping up to be a pivotal year for Las Vegas Raiders rookie Ashton Jeanty, as fantasy football experts predict a breakout campaign. With high expectations following his selection as the sixth overall pick, Jeanty has the potential to make an immediate and significant impact in both real-life and fantasy football leagues.
Jeanty enters the NFL after an impressive college career at Boise State, where he amassed 4,769 rushing yards and 50 touchdowns. Analysts, including ESPN’s Matt Miller, project him as a contender to lead the league in rushing touchdowns as a rookie. This optimism stems from his ability to create yardage after contact and his knack for eluding defenders, skills that should translate well to the professional level.
Las Vegas struggled mightily in the 2024 season, finishing last in rushing yards per game, which underscores Jeanty’s importance to their offensive resurgence. With limited depth at running back, Jeanty is expected to carry a heavy workload in Pete Carroll’s run-centric system. Analysts have even speculated that Jeanty could challenge the rookie rushing touchdown record, currently set at 18.
A closer look at the Raiders’ offensive line reveals a unit poised for improvement. While the line faced challenges in the first half of 2024, adjustments and player development late in the season have raised expectations for better run blocking in 2025. This should provide Jeanty the support he needs to maximize his production.
ESPN’s NFL Expert Predicts Las Vegas Raiders’ Ashton Jeanty To Become Rookie Leader in Rushing Yards
Even as early as now, Jeanty is being projected to lead all rookies in one major category. This is detailed more in an analysis by fantasy football analyst Stephania Bell for ESPN.
Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty will eclipse 1,000 rushing yards in Year 1 to lead all rookies. Jeanty has the ability to avoid takedowns that will allow him to gain extra yardage virtually every time he touches the ball.
Fantasy football managers are already eyeing Jeanty as a high-upside pick for the upcoming season. His projected usage and ability to excel in both rushing and receiving make him a dual-threat option with tremendous potential.
As the season approaches, Jeanty’s performance could not only redefine Las Vegas’ offense but also establish him as a top-tier fantasy football asset. His rookie year is one to watch closely.
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