Don’t sleep on Ashton Jeanty’s impact in this area

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 23: Ashton Jeanty #2 of the Las Vegas Raiders completes a catch during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns at Allegiant Stadium on November 23, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Ashton Jeanty has an up-and-down rookie season as a rusher for various reasons after the Las Vegas Raiders made the running back the No 6 overall pick in the 2025 draft.

However, the Boise State product did make a major impact as a receiver out of the backfield. A recent X post by NFL Researcher showed Jeanty was one of the most productive receiving running backs in the entire NFL last season.

RB with 50+ receptions and 5+ receiving TD in 2025...

Christian McCaffrey
Jahmyr Gibbs
Chase Brown
Ashton Jeanty

- NFL Researcher (@NFL_Researcher) July 14, 2026

Jeanty had 55 catches (on 73 targets) and five touchdowns. His 55 catches was the sevetnh most by a running back in the league. Jeanty should be able to build on that start as a receiver under new Raiders' head coach Klint Kubiak.

In other Raiders' news:

• Remaining needs: NFL.com has the best remaining need for all AFC teams as we head into training camps around the league.

• Win totals: The Athletic looks at win totals for all 32 teams.

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