Silver Minings: Why not Ashton Jeanty?

Silver Minings: Why not Ashton Jeanty?
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Look at these numbers

There has been so much talk that the Las Vegas Raiders could draft Boise State star running back Ashton Jeanty with the No. 6 overall pick in the April 24-26 draft.

He is a popular mock favorite of the Raiders, a betting favorite and new Las Vegas general manager John Spytek attended his pro day in Boise.

So, it’s a real possibility that Jeanty ends up wearing the Silver and Black. Still, some people aren’t in favor of taking a running back so high.

I get the sentiment, but Jeanty is a special player and he could be a major difference maker for an offense that needs an impact running back.

Look at this recent tweet by Pro Football Focus on how Jeanty’s stats stack up historically:

See, the guy is special. Take him.

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