Silver Minings: Ashton Jeanty gets early Madden respect

Las Vegas rookie gets high initial video game rating

There are a lot of expectations surrounding Las Vegas Raiders rookie running back Ashton Jeanty.

On the field, the No. 6 overall draft pick is expected to have a massive positive influence on the Raider’s offense and is expected to be a top-level running abck right away and a top candidate to be the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.

However, the the buzz around the Boise State product expands beyond the field. The top rating for rookies was released for the upcoming Madden26 game were released. Jeanty is the second highest rate rookie in the league with a rating score of 83.

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My prediction: Jeanty will have a rating in the 90s next year.

In other Raiders’ news:

• Coming back: The Raiders’ website has a look at how linebacker Devin White plans to bounce back.
• Reaching potential: Raiders’ defensive end Malcolm Koonce, coming back from injury, knows his position coach, Rob Leonard, believes in him.
• Loving Jeanty: The Raiders are impressed by Jeanty’s physical nature in training camp.