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Raiders Rookie Ashton Jeanty Struggled in His NFL Debut, but Expectations Remain High

Chris Simms criticized Ashton Jeanty’s lack of explosion in his NFL debut despite high expectations after being drafted in the top 10, citing limited running room and offensive line issues.

  • Ashton Jeanty rushed for 38 yards on 19 carries in his NFL debut during Las Vegas' 20-13 victory over New England.
  • Jeanty had a standout college career, leading the nation with 2,601 yards and 29 touchdowns, but faced challenges in his debut.
  • Coach Pete Carroll noted that Jeanty and the offensive line need time to build chemistry to improve future performances.
  • Jeanty described the experience as emotional, stating, 'A lot of emotions,' after scoring.
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Raiders rookie Ashton Jeanty struggled in his NFL debut, but expectations remain high

Las Vegas Raiders rookie Ashton Jeanty faced high expectations in his NFL debut against New England.

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raidersbeat.com broke the news in on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
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