Ashton Jeanty didn’t have the NFL debut he was hoping for.
The rookie running back, whom the Raiders selected sixth overall out of Boise State, rushed three times for minus-one yards in Thursday’s preseason opener against the Seahawks, causing fans to share early concerns about his outlook.
Jeanty, a physical, contact-seeking back, was one of the most dominant players in college football last season. 3
He carried the Broncos to their first College Football Playoff appearance behind 2,601 rushing yards and 29 touchdowns.
Jeanty earned glowing reviews through the start of training camp, too, which raised fans’ anticipation for his debut even more.
NFL insider Jordan Schultz, for instance, reported Wednesday that Jeanty had been “turning heads in a major way” since arriving at t