Even before Ashton Jeanty plays a snap in the NFL, he is going to be the second-highest-paid running back in the league when he signs his rookie contract with the Las Vegas Raiders. Per NFL cap expert Andrew Brandt, Jeanty's rookie deal as the No. 6 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft will contain approximately $32 million in guaranteed money.

Carroll's first draft pick in Las Vegas is the Heisman Trophy runner-up. The Raiders were impressed by Jeanty's competitive qualities

NFL great Pete Carroll, who won a Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks in 2013, became the Raiders’ head coach in the offseason. Carroll is known for placing a strong emphasis on the running game, often aiming for a balanced offense that uses the run game to grind out games in the fourth quarter.