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ArticleThe Year 2 bar for Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty
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With Jeanty generating a pedestrian 3.7 yards per carry as a rookie as he was met by defenders often at the or behind the line of scrimmage — meaning at a meager 1.26 yards before contact, the majority of the Boise State product's rushing yards he created on his own after contact — the Raiders spent big coin on free-agent center Tyler Linderbaum to anchor the offensive line.
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Offensive line upgrades (Linderbaum, Miller healthy) should unlock Jeanty's Year 2 upside.

The source projects improved production for Jeanty in 2026 due to offensive line upgrades; the Raiders signed free-agent center Tyler Linderbaum to anchor the line, left tackle Kolton Miller is back healthy, and there is competition to fill the interior group; as a rookie, Jeanty was met by defenders at or behind the line of scrimmage (1.26 yards before contact), forcing him to create most of his yards after contact; with improved play in the trenches, veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins (or rookie No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza) under center, and Kubiak orchestrating the offense, improved play is expected.

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