There is considerable hype around new Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty. The No. 6 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft is the favorite to win Offensive Rookie of the Year after a dominant season at Boise State, but his NFL career began with more of a whimper than a bang.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/raiders as Ashton Jeanty's Raiders Debut Leads to Foolish Reactions. The Las Vegas Raiders tied with the Seattle Seahawks in their first preseason game of the year on Thursday night. Raiders starters didn't get much playing time, but still saw the field to open up the game.

At Boise State, where Jeanty was the Heisman Trophy runner-up last season and averaged 7.0 yards per carry, he had the most upright backfield stance you'll see for a running back. Before snaps, Jeanty had no knee bend and let his arms hang down near his sides.