While Ashton Jeanty hasn’t played a down in the NFL, he will already be the league’s second-highest-paid running back in guaranteed money.
As NFL draft cap expert Andrew Brandt tweeted, “As the 6th overall pick, Ashton Jeanty will make a fully guaranteed contract of roughly $32 million. That will make him the 2nd-highest paid NFL running back, in terms of guaranteed money. From a Cap/contract standpoint, picking an RB this high is a low value proposition.”
Reigning Offensive Player of the Year Saquon Barkley is the only running back with more guaranteed money ($36 million) than Jeanty. Likewise, the Las Vegas Raiders hope their expensive investment in Jeanty will pan out.
And just like that, @Raiders rookie @AshtonJeanty2 becomes the 2nd-highest paid RB in the league
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) April 25, 2025
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The Raiders need an upgrade at running back after Josh Jacobs left for the Green Bay Packers. Their rushing attack struggled, and Las Vegas hoped Jeanty would be the solution. While replicating his 2,601 rushing yards in the NFL is difficult, being a 1,000-yard rusher will be a good start for the former Boise State standout.
-Lance Fernandez