Even before Ashton Jeanty plays a snap in the NFL, he is going to be the second-highest-paid running back in the league when he signs his rookie contract with the Las Vegas Raiders. Per NFL cap expert Andrew Brandt, Jeanty's rookie deal as the No. 6 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft will contain approximately $32 million in guaranteed money.

Ashton Jeanty will have to be every bit the elite talent he appears to be if he is to live up to his contract.

With his low center of gravity, elite contact balance and ability to take runs the distance, Jeanty elicits comps to LaDainian Tomlinson, Maurice Jones-Drew and Sanders. He and Sanders are the only FBS players to ever top 2,600 rushing yards in a season. Jeanty also led the FBS with 151 missed tackles, 57 more than the second guy.