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.

The Las Vegas Raiders are in the beginning stages of a franchise reset. After limping to a 4-13 finish last season, Raiders controlling owner Mark Davis and minority owner Tom Brady cleaned house. With new faces at general manager (John Spytek),

Ashton Jeanty will have to be every bit the elite talent he appears to be if he is to live up to his contract.