Ashton Jeanty aims for breakout season with Raiders in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 11:39 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Ashton Jeanty is focused on improving in his second season with the Las Vegas Raiders. After a challenging rookie year finishing 25 yards shy of 1,000 rushing yards, Jeanty aims to establish himself as a top running back. The Raiders have bolstered their offensive line ahead of the 2026 campaign, signing three-time Pro Bowl center Tyler Linderbaum and left guard Spencer Burford. Head coach Klint Kubiak highlighted Jeanty's potential role as a key contributor, emphasizing the expectation for him to lead. Jeanty's commitment to hard work and leadership will be vital as he prepares for the upcoming season.
- •Jeanty seeks to improve after a tough rookie season in 2025.
- •He finished 25 yards short of 1,000 rushing yards last year.
- •Raiders signed Pro Bowl center Tyler Linderbaum to strengthen the offensive line.
- •Coach Kubiak expects Jeanty to be a significant part of the offense.
- •Jeanty aims to take on a larger leadership role this season.
- 11:39 PMYahoo Sports — Jeanty hopes to return to form that made him the Raiders' first-round pick last year
"There were flashes last season of the Ashton Jeanty who put up historic rushing numbers in 2024 at Boise State and finished second in the Heisman Trophy voting. Jeanty has taken those experiences into 2026 with the hopes of producing the type of season that he hopes would make him one of the NFL's top running backs. “When everything is not going well, continuing to go to work and having hope and faith,” Jeanty said.
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