Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty is quickly learning that the NFL is nothing like the Mountain West at 11:59 p.m. on a Saturday night in Idaho.
Jeanty and the Raiders made their preseason debut on Thursday night against the Seattle Seahawks in front of 68,425 fans at Lumen Field. Jeanty, taken by the Raiders with the No. 6 pick in April’s draft, recorded the worst statistics of any rusher on Las Vegas. He carried the ball three times for -1 yards.
The offensive line didn’t help the former Boise State Broncos standout, as he had defenders in his face almost immediately after taking a handoff.
People trying to trash Ashton Jeanty for his -1 yards on 3 carries, while ignoring that fact that he has a pop warner o-line…
pic.twitter.com/MrL8xmILl2
— Jon Root (@JonnyRoot_) August 8, 2025
The game ultimately ended in a 23-23 tie, with Chris Collier leading the Raiders in rushing with 42 yards on nine carries.
The -1 yard performance was a surprise for Jeanty, who reportedly had a strong showing in training camp this summer.
Jokes pour in for Las Vegas Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) during training camp press conference at the Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center.
Jul 24, 2025; Henderson, NV, USA; Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) during training camp press conference at the Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Fans on social media had jokes following Jeanty’s bad night on Thursday.
“Jeanty when he isn’t facing Colorado State at 12AM on the CW,” wrote a fan with a picture of former Green Bay Packers running back Eddie Lacy.
Ashton Jeanty when he isn’t facing Colorado State at 12AM on the CW pic.twitter.com/Ej66FczPBx
— Novo (@NovoHeat) August 8, 2025
“YOU have more rushing yards in the NFL than Ashton Jeanty,” wrote a fan.
“Somebody just called Ashton Jeanty Eddie Lacy,” posted another.
“Jeanty you have been exposed,” believes a fan.
“Jeanty revealed that not only was he a fluke but the raiders still suck,” argued another.
Ashton Jeanty in the nfl pic.twitter.com/zpLzazrw38
— RiseUpYo (@RiseUpYo) August 8, 2025
Jeanty will have a. chance to redeem himself when the Raiders host the San Francisco 49ers on Aug. 16.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) during training camp at the Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center.
Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) during training camp at the Intermountain Healthcare Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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