Raiders sign RB Ashton Jeanty to reported $35.9M deal

Las Vegas Raiders first-round draft pick Ashton Jeanty signed his four-year rookie contract, reportedly for $35.9M fully-guaranteed.

BY FIELD LEVEL MEDIA

May 9, 2025, 11:00 AM Updated: May 13, 2025, 11:31 am

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Las Vegas Raiders first-round draft pick Ashton Jeanty signed his four-year rookie contract.

The team announced the signing on Thursday but not the terms.

Multiple media outlets cited Jeanty’s representation that his fully-guaranteed deal is worth $35,895,812 and includes a $22,746,044 signing bonus. The contract also includes the standard team option for a fifth season.

Raiders RB and No. 6 overall pick Ashton Jeanty has signed his fully-guaranteed, four-year $35,895,812 rookie deal that includes a $22,746,044 signing bonus, per his agents @HenryOrgann and @Agent_Big_Al of @DisruptiveSports. pic.twitter.com/oeecCtIt0I

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 8, 2025

Jeanty, a running back was selected by the Raiders with the sixth overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft out of Boise State.

The runner-up to the Heisman Trophy, Jeanty had one of the top seasons of all time in 2024 by rushing for 2,601 yards and 29 touchdowns. The yardage is second most in a season behind legendary Barry Sanders, who rushed for 2,628 yards for Oklahoma State in 1988.

Jeanty led Boise State to a 12-2 record and an appearance in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals before the Broncos lost 31-14 to Penn State in the Fiesta Bowl.

Jeanty rushed for more than 100 yards in each game last season and was known for his dazzling long runs and penchant for breaking tackles. He holds the school record of 4,769 rushing yards and completed his Boise State career with 50 rushing touchdowns.

Jeanty was named Mountain West Conference Offensive Player of the Year for the second straight season. In 2023, he won the award after rushing for 1,347 yards and 14 touchdowns.

–Field Level Media

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