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Las Vegas Raiders Rookie, who ran back Ashton Jeanty, made a statement in the second trial match in his career on Saturday night. This time it came against San Francisco 49ers.
Jeanty’s number was called in the first quarter. He took the ball, found the hole and attacked the gap. He ran over the 49ers defender Demodore Lenoir on his way to the first down.
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Raiders, which runs back Ashton Jeanty, carries during the Forsy Season match against San Francisco 49ers, Saturday 16 August 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Raiders lost 22-19, and Jeanty rushed into 33 yards on seven bears and scored a touchdown. But that was the moment he and his teammates talked about after the game.
He said bowling over Lenoir was his “I’m here” moment.
“Certainly today, definitely. And it takes time as a rookie to kind of get that confidence. And I’m here, I’ve arrived and it’s time to continue and play for this team,” he said.
Raiders Quarterback Geno Smith paid tribute to Jeanty’s acting.
“Man, it fires me up just to see him as he runs,” Smith said. “He runs through people and he doesn’t shake away from contact. I think he’ll be a really special player that I’ve always said and I think he’s just gotta continue to work.
Las Vegas Raiders, who runs back Ashton Jeanty, celebrates his rushing touchdown with teammates during the San Francisco 49ers game, Saturday 16 August 2025. (AP Photo/David Becker)
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“There are a lot of things that he can also get better at, but to see him in the room with the ball in his hands, and how dynamic he is, it was nice to see.”
Jeanty had another race on the 3rd and Lange, turning his head to head coach Pete Carroll.
“Chip [Kelly] Had a call he called to give him a chance, believing he could do it, and the guys in front could benefit, “Carroll said of the play.” They get Pasrush in loads right there, so you have to adjust your blocking, but we did a really good job. The way he [Jeanty] The hits line with review, he gives you a feeling and I was really fired up about it. Everyone was on the sidelines when he got his first touchdown to help us all. “
Raiders, which runs back Ashton Jeanty, is tackled by San Francisco 49ers Linebacker Dee Winters on Saturday, August 16, 2025 in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Raiders’ season is still a few weeks away from kickoff, but there is definitely excitement around one of the best college football running back from last season.
