"Don't really care": Ashton Jeanty drops blunt response to Ryan Clark’s bold criticism about Raiders' RB

NFL: Las Vegas Raiders at Washington Commanders - Source: Imagn
NFL: Las Vegas Raiders at Washington Commanders - Source: Imagn

Ashton Jeanty doesn't care about former NFL safety Ryan Clark's recent comments about him.

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The Las Vegas Raiders rookie running back spoke to the media recently and was asked about Clark suggesting he doesn't have the "it" factor. Jeanty simply responded by saying he doesn't care..

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"I haven't seen anything," Jeanty said. "Don't really care what anybody else has to say about me. So, it's cool."

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The 21-year-old was the sixth overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft out of Boise State. Las Vegas was hoping Jeanty would carry over his explosive style of running into the NFL, helping propel the new era of Raiders football led by Pete Carroll and Geno Smith. However, those expectations have yet to be met three weeks into the 2025 season.

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Ashton Jeanty has yet to cross the 100-yard rushing threshold in any of his first three games. In his NFL debut in Week 1 against the Patriots, he ran for 38 yards and a touchdown. The following week against the Chargers, the rookie ran for 43 yards and was held scoreless.

This past weekend against the Washington Commanders, Jeanty ran for 63 yards and again was held out of the end zone. He has yet to make an impact in the passing game as a receiver, with only five receptions for a total of three yards through all three games.

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Can Ashton Jeanty break through the plateau as 2025 rolls on?

NFL: Los Angeles Chargers at Las Vegas Raiders - Source: Imagn
NFL: Los Angeles Chargers at Las Vegas Raiders - Source: Imagn

Ashton Jeanty has all the makings of a player who can break a game open and turn the tide for a struggling offense. However, many online have criticized the Raiders for a perceived underutilization of the former college football star. Jeanty has yet to have a game with at least 20 rushing attempts.

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Fans want to see more of the Raiders' offense run through the Boise State product, alleviating the pressure on Smith and potentially opening opportunities in the passing game. Still, it's early in the season for Las Vegas, which sits at 1-2 with plenty of football left to be played.

As Jeanty continues to settle into the Raiders' offense and adjust to the speed of the NFL, he could close out the season as one of the more successful rookies from the 2025 draft class when it's all said and done.

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