The Silver and Black just got a serious dose of electricity.
In a move that’s already turning heads across the NFL, the Las Vegas Raiders have added one of college football’s most dynamic playmakers to their arsenal: Ashton Jeanty, the explosive running back out of Boise State known for his power, vision, and—perhaps most famously—his juice.
Jeanty’s arrival in Vegas isn’t just another rookie acquisition. It’s a statement. After a collegiate career packed with jaw-dropping highlights, bruising runs, and game-changing versatility, the man who earned the nickname “Juice” is poised to bring an entirely new flavor to the Raiders’ backfield.
During his breakout season at Boise State, Jeanty racked up over 1,400 rushing yards, added nearly 600 receiving yards, and totaled 18 touchdowns—all while being the focal point of opposing defenses week after week. His ability to bounce off tackles, explode through gaps, and catch passes out of the backfield made him one of the most feared offensive weapons in the country. He’s not just a runner—he’s a complete offensive threat.
Now, he brings that versatility to a Raiders team looking to reboot and re-energize under new leadership. With longtime star Josh Jacobs having moved on, Jeanty steps into a wide-open opportunity to claim a starring role—and the early buzz out of camp says he’s wasting no time doing just that.
“He runs angry. He runs smart. And he runs like he’s got something to prove,” said Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce. “We’ve been watching the tape, and we know what he can do. But seeing it live? It’s a different story. He’s bringing juice to this offense, literally.”
It’s not just about stats with Jeanty—it’s about attitude. His style is all heart and hustle. A gritty runner with the burst to break one at any moment, Jeanty brings a fearless energy that fits perfectly with the Raiders’ long-standing identity. Think Marshawn Lynch’s tenacity mixed with Alvin Kamara’s finesse—a nightmare for defenses.
Raiders fans are already fired up. Social media lit up the moment his name was called on draft night, and “Juice Mode” merch is already making the rounds on fan pages and in local Vegas shops. The city that thrives on spectacle may have just found its newest show-stopper.
But Jeanty remains grounded.
“This is a blessing, but the work is just beginning,” he said in his first press conference as a Raider. “I’m here to give everything I’ve got to this team, this city, and this game. They call me Juice—but I’m just getting warmed up.”
Early reports from offseason workouts suggest Jeanty is turning heads with his speed, footwork, and smooth hands in the passing game. Analysts are already projecting him as a dark-horse candidate for Offensive Rookie of the Year if the Raiders give him the touches he deserves.
For a franchise looking to return to its former glory, Ashton Jeanty may be the exact spark it needs—a relentless, high-octane playmaker ready to flip the switch and light up defenses.
So buckle up, Raider Nation.
The Juice has landed. And Vegas just got a whole lot more dangerous.