Boise State star running back heads to Las Vegas this week
There is no doubt that the Las Vegas Raiders are during their due diligence on top running back prospect Ashton Jeanty.
NFL Media reported Monday morning that the Boise State star running back — who is often connected to the Silver and Black in mock drafts — will be among a group of players who have a visit with the Raiders at their Henderson, Nevada headquarters in preparation of the April 24-26 draft. It has bene previously quarterback that the team would host Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers, who’ll be in Las Vegas with Jeanty.
The #Raiders are hosting several top draft prospects this week, including #BoiseSt RB Ashton Jeanty and #Texas QB Quinn Ewers, sources say.
They fly in on Tuesday. Las Vegas holds the 6th overall pick and No. 37 in the 2nd round. pic.twitter.com/iUHie77BOq
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 7, 2025
The Jeanty visit comes after new Raiders general manager John Spytek attended his Boise State pro day late last month. Las Vegas running backs coach running back coach Deland McCullough was also there.
Boise State coach Spencer Danielson @Coach_SD talking with Las Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek after Pro Day. pic.twitter.com/TZWKTF6pb8
— B.J. Rains (@BJRains) March 26, 2025
The Raiders’ badly need a new lead running back and it is clear new head coach Pete Carroll and offensive coordinator Chip Kelly want to run the ball often to assist new starting quarterback Geno Smith.
We will know in 17 days whether or not the Raiders will use the No. 6 overall pick on Jeanty, but it’s clear it is a major consideration for the franchise.