It only took one game for Ashton Jeanty to deliver his message to the NFL. After powering through defenders and scoring his first touchdown in a Las Vegas Raiders uniform, the rookie running back had two words to describe his night:

Jeanty bouncing back, literally and figuratively, after taking a shot to his right shoulder to deliver a highlight-reel truck stick of his own a series later did send shivers down the collective back of Raider Nation.

Raiders rookie running back Ashton Jeanty gave the team a scare early in Saturday's game against the 49ers and then he gave them a reminder of why they made him a first round pick.

Ashton Jeanty, one of the most promising young talents for the Las Vegas Raiders heading into the upcoming NFL season, put on an impressive performance against the 49ers and knows he has plenty more to offer in his rookie year.

But in the case of Ashton Jeanty, he did the welcoming. Late in the first quarter, Jeanty took a handoff and hit the truck stick to pick up 13 yards. And thus introducing himself to the NFL.

On Saturday, the Raiders played a preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers. While the team lost 22-19, Jeanty had a breakout performance. He made seven carries for 33 yards and a TD, while also adding one reception for two yards. It was a huge improvement from his preseason debut last week.

The first tight end off the board in the 2025 NFL draft, Loveland joins Ben Johnson and the Bears in a potential high-flying offense. The only downside is that the pass-catching department is crowded with Dj Moore, Rome Odunze, Cole Kmet, Luther Burden, and D'Andre Swift all in the mix. He is being drafted as the TE 14 and 112th overall.

Ashton Jeanty made a decisive statement in the Raiders second preseason game. Both on the field and afterward.