Ashton Jeanty’s Contract, Salary, and Net Worth: A Look at How Raiders Rookie Is Shockingly Already NFL’s Second-Highest-Paid RB
One of the most electrifying prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft class was Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty. He finished as the Heisman Trophy runner-up in 2024 after a massive season: 374 carries for 2,601 yards (7.0 yards per attempt) and 29 rushing touchdowns, plus 23 receptions for 138 yards (6.0 per catch) and another score.
The Las Vegas Raiders selected Jeanty with the sixth overall pick, giving head coach Pete Carroll a true workhorse back as the team retools its offense for 2025. Let’s take a closer look at Jeanty’s rookie contract and what it means for his projected net worth.
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Ashton Jeanty’s Contract and Salary
The running back position has been devalued in the NFL, so teams often avoid giving out massive contracts, believing they can find better value at other positions. However, with the Raiders drafting Jeanty with the sixth pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, he entered the league as one of the richest running backs before playing a single snap.
With the NFL’s rookie contract scale based on what pick a player is drafted, the two-time Mountain West Offensive Player of the Year is projected to have a four-year, $36.837 million contract, with almost $32 million of the deal guaranteed.
The guaranteed money given to running backs would put the rookie as the second-highest at the position, with only Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley ahead of Jeanty, who has $36 million guaranteed on his deal.
Through nine games this season, Jeanty has lived up to the hype. He has accumulated 547 rushing yards and four touchdowns in addition to 23 receptions for 136 yards and three more scores through the air, ranking 24th in PFSN’s RB Impact metric.
Jeanty’s Net Worth
According to CRIX11, Jeanty’s net worth is $1.86 million, with a significant portion attributed to his NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) valuation. According to On3, Jeanty has a $1.6 million NIL valuation and was 42nd on their NIL 100 list.
He has NIL deals with the Boise Hawks, an independent minor league baseball team, and SAXX Underwear. However, his net worth is expected to increase due to his new contract with the Las Vegas Raiders, following his selection as the sixth pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
After incredible seasons from RBs Barkley, Derrick Henry, and Josh Jacobs, to name a few, Jeanty was one of five ball carriers to hear their name called in the first two rounds of the draft.
Las Vegas Raiders’ Insights for Week 11
Team: Las Vegas has scored nine points or fewer four times in nine games.
QB: Geno Smith had his best QBi grade (84.3, B) of the season in Week 9 against the Jaguars. In week 10 against the Broncos, he had his second-worst.
Offense: The Raiders have committed at least one turnover in eight of nine games. They have 14 turnovers on the season.
Defense: The Raiders’ 69.8 DEFi is the second-lowest score by a team with Pete Carroll as head coach over his last 15 seasons.
Fantasy: The Raiders have played three teams that rank in the bottom 10 at defending the run. In those games, Ashton Jeanty is averaging 18.8 PPG. The Cowboys will make it four in a row this week.
