Marshawn Lynch-approved selection of RB Ashton Jeanty may seem like a Raiders home run — but it’s also in defiance of several NFL trends Jori Epstein Senior reporter May 2, 2025 at 12:40 PM UTC · ...

Raiders head coach Pete Carroll compared the team’s new running back Ashton Jeanty to Seahawks legend Marshawn Lynch. “[Jeanty’s] ability to make plays when it doesn’t look like there’s ...

Jeanty has gotten a lot of comparisons since bursting onto the scene, but none have been better than an old friend of Pete Carroll: Marshawn Lynch. "Beast Mode" was one of a kind, and so is Jeanty.

Las Vegas Raiders rookie running back Ashton Jeanty drew quite the comparisons to a pair of NFL legends from his head coach, Pete Carroll.

Jeanty is a big fan of Lynch and sees similarities in their games. “Yeah, I mean even growing up, Marshawn was one of the first backs I started watching and looking up to,” Jeanty told reporters .

Marshawn Lynch loves Ashton Jeanty's style. And he couldn't be more excited the Raiders drafted the Boise State RB at 6th overall.

NFL comparison: Shorter Marshawn Lynch. While he was never a true home run threat in the NFL, at Cal, Marshawn Lynch busted long runs with good regularity, just like we've seen Jeanty do at Boise ...

Jeanty sits behind Barry Sanders by just 27 yards for the NCAA record. Lynch finished his 12-year career with 10,413 rushing yards (the 30th most in NFL history) and 85 touchdowns in 149 games.

Apr 25, 2025; Henderson, NV, USA; Las Vegas Raiders first round draft pick in the 2025 NFL Draft Ashton Jeanty, ... Marshawn Lynch. "There's no need to stray away from the current favorite here.

In doing so, Jeanty is incorporating elements from current and former players, including Marshawn Lynch, a former Raider. Obviously, Lynch is more well-known as a member of the Seattle Seahawks ...

Marshawn Lynch gave Ashton Jeanty some advice. ... The Las Vegas Raiders utilized the No. 6 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft on Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty.