Ashton Jeanty eyes comeback with improved Raiders offense

Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty is preparing for a potential comeback season following a challenging rookie campaign in 2025. During his debut year, Jeanty recorded 975 rushing yards and five touchdowns on 266 carries, while adding 346 receiving yards and five scores through the air.

To support the offense, the Raiders have significantly bolstered their offensive line. The team signed All-Pro center Tyler Linderbaum to a three-year, $81 million contract featuring $60 million in guarantees. Jeanty noted that the addition of Linderbaum, alongside healthy players like Kolton Miller and Jackson Powers-Johnson, should make the running game more explosive under new coach Klint Kubiak.

Jeanty, a former Boise State standout and Heisman Trophy runner-up, is projected to be a high-value asset in 2026 fantasy football drafts, with an average draft position expected within the top 10 in PPR leagues.