The Las Vegas Raiders selected Ashton Jeanty with a high draft pick, despite some concerns about the level of competition he faced in college.
However, his impressive numbers and measurements made him an attractive choice. Now, it's clear that the Raiders made the right decision.
According to the team's PR department, Jeanty has already made history, with 12 runs of at least 10 yards heading into Week 7, the fourth most in the league this season.
He is also tied for the third-most runs of 10+ yards by any Raiders running back through the first six games of a season, and has the most since Darren McFadden in 2011.
As shown by the team’s PR department, the rookie running back has already made history.
Author's summary: Jeanty makes Raiders history with impressive runs.