Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty is determined to return to the form that made him a first-round draft pick and a Heisman Trophy runner-up. Jeanty posted historic rushing numbers at Boise State in 2024 and showed flashes of that ability during his rookie NFL season. As he prepares for the 2026 campaign, Jeanty wants to prove he belongs among the league's top running backs. He said that when things are not going well, the key is to keep working and to keep hope and faith. Meanwhile, fantasy football analysts caution that great players do not always translate into great fantasy seasons, and every first-round pick carries a potential bust case.