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Pete Carroll defends Raiders rookie Ashton Jeanty after lackluster NFL debut

Las Vegas Raiders rookie running back Ashton Jeanty took the field for an NFL game for the first time on Thursday in the team's preseason opener versus the Seattle Seahawks, and it was a night to forget for the Boise State product.

Jeanty played ten snaps and rushed for -1 yards on three carries. The 2025 No.6 overall pick couldn't find any room to run and got completely destroyed by NFL fans for his brutal performance.

Though many have prematurely lost some faith in Jeanty, Raiders head coach Pete Carroll still has confidence in his running back.

During a press conference on Friday, Carroll defended Jeanty, stating that the offense was very basic with their run schemes and the offens

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