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 undergoing a major overhaul this offseason with new faces at head coach (Pete Carroll), quarterback (Geno Smith) and general manager (

Ashton Jeanty is headed to the NFL after the Las Vegas Raiders drafted the former Boise State running back at No. 6 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday. LIVE NFL DRAFT RESULTS: Keep tabs on all 32 picks made in Thursday's first round Jeanty is the total package.