Ashton Jeanty already among NFL’s best in key area

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JANUARY 04: Ashton Jeanty #2 of the Las Vegas Raiders warms up prior to a game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium on January 04, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Let’s face it; Ashton Jeanty’s rookie season didn’t go quite as expected.

Big immediate things were anticipated from the Boise State running back when the Las Vegas Raiders selected him with the No. 6 overall draft pick in 2025.

Yet, Jeanty had his struggles at times. Yes, his offensive coaching staff and his offensvie line didn’t do him many favors, but Jeanty simply didn;t make a huge imapct.

Yet, he did flash often and he did shine in a key area that shows he has excellent natural skills as a running back. Per a recent X post by NFL Researcher, Jeanty had 377 rushing yards after forcing missed tackles. It was the seventh highest amount in the NFL and the most among all rookies.

Most rush yards after forcing a missed tackle in 2025, per @NextGenStats:

1. Jonathan Taylor – 635
2. De’Von Achane – 612
3. Bijan Robinson – 605
4. Derrick Henry – 482
5. James Cook – 415
6. Kyren Williams – 395
7. Ashton Jeanty – 377

— NFL Researcher (@NFL_Researcher) May 19, 2026

Jeanty finished with 975 rushing yards as a rookie. Thus, 38.6 percent of his total rushing yards came after forcing missed tackles. That is something to build upon going into this season/

In other Raiders’ news:

• Rookie impact: ESPN looks at what rookies could sign in certain areas in 2026.
• Draft success: Buffalo Rumbling of SB Nation breaks down how well each team drafts.

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