Las Vegas addressed its worst-in-the-league rushing by shelving a blueprint in motion: drafting Ashton Jeanty sixth overall in 2025. Jeanty’s Boise State finale was historic—2,601 rushing yards, 29 TD, Maxwell Award and Doak Walker honors, and a Heisman nod—that created heavy offseason hype for his NFL transition. Yet his first preseason carry(s) didn’t help that optimism, recording -1 yards on three attempts as the Raiders faced Seattle. The juxtaposition with Seattle rookie George Holani’s shine fueled a notable Boise State rivalry narrative, intensifying the chatter around both programs and the backfield arc for 2025 and beyond.

Holani stole the show in the same game, seven rushes for 61 yards with a TD and a 20-yard reception, underscoring the Seahawks’ depth chart intrigue. Boise State teammates now facing opposite trajectories—Jeanty as the No. 6 pick in Vegas, Holani pushing for a larger role in Seattle—highlights the NFL’s fine line between college prodigy hype and real-world production. The social quick jabs from Seattle, praising Holani as the best Bronco RB, add a playful sting to a preseason moment that could age differently as the season unfolds.

In Boise State lore, Jeanty was the workhorse in 2023 with 1,347 yards and 14 TD, while Holani posted 748 yards and seven TD. Jeanty also added 43 receptions for 569 yards and five scores; Holani had 17 receptions for 199 yards. The piece notes their divergent paths after college glory, and it’s easy to see why fantasy managers watch this Raiders-Seahawks chapter with keen eyes. The takeaway: Jeanty’s ceiling remains immense, but real NFL workload and line play will determine when that ceiling meets fantasy value.