Ashton Jeanty faces uncertainty in Raiders' crowded backfield
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 7:17 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Ashton Jeanty, drafted in the top-10 in 2025, is now facing doubts regarding his role in the Las Vegas Raiders' offense. With the addition of No. 1 overall pick quarterback Fernando Mendoza and fourth-round running back Mike Washington Jr., Jeanty's potential to lead the team in rushing touchdowns appears diminished. Sports Illustrated's Conor Orr suggests Jeanty may struggle for touches amidst a competitive, raising questions about his health and performance in the upcoming season. As the Raiders transition under new head coach Klint Kubiak, Jeanty will need to prove himself against a host of other playmakers.
- •Jeanty was a top-10 pick in 2025.
- •Raiders drafted quarterback Fernando Mendoza first overall in 2026.
- •Mike Washington Jr. was selected in the fourth round.
- •Conor Orr predicts Jeanty won't lead in rushing touchdowns.
- •Jeanty faces competition for opportunities in a new system.
- 7:17 PMYahoo Sports — Raiders' Ashton Jeanty gets bad news in new-look Vegas offense, but it doesn't make much sense
"This would be a hard to believe outcome for Jeanty.
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