Tom Brady didn’t say a word—but he didn’t have to. The Las Vegas Raiders made a bold move with their No. 6 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft—selecting Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty. But what really has fans buzzing isn’t just the selection itself.

Jeanty rushed for 2,601 yards and 29 touchdowns for a Boise State team that made the College Football Playoff. Jeanty averaged 7 yards per carry. He finished second in the Heisman Trophy voting to Travis Hunter, who had a historic season playing offense and defense for Colorado.

With the No. 6 pick in the 2025 NFL draft, Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty was selected by the Las Vegas Raiders. He will join head coach Pete Carroll, minority owner Tom Brady and quarterback Geno Smith in Sin City. Excited Raiders fans and Jeanty supporters took to social media to celebrate the pick, including star defensive end Maxx Crosby: