As the Las Vegas Raiders selected Ashton Jeanty in the NFL Draft, Pete Carroll’s phone began lighting up. A running back, with the sixth overall selection? Fellow running back Marshawn Lynch wanted to celebrate with the head coach who oversaw four of his five Pro Bowl seasons.

Leading up to the 2025 NFL Draft, Raiders general manager John Spytek told reporters that his son would be "walking out of the family" if the team didn't select running back Ashton Jeanty. The Raiders ultimately did,

Runs like these led to over 2600 yards rushing and nearly 30 touchdowns last season. His rushing total falling just 28 yards shy of the all-time record Barry set some 36 years ago. With Jeanty's yards per carry, that's four runs. You put up numbers like that by being a complete back. Instinctual, elusive and a nightmare to try and bring down.