When Ashton Jeanty hits the field for his NFL debut with the Las Vegas Raiders this season, he might just be bringing a new twist to his pre-snap stance. Standing tall with his hands by his side in the backfield since high school, some have likened his stance to that of Michael Myers, the infamous killer from the “Halloween” movies. However, this unique stance hasn’t held him back on the field, as evidenced by his impressive performance at Boise State where he was the runner-up for the Heisman Trophy after rushing for a whopping 2,601 yards in a single season. This achievement puts him in second place in FBS history, just behind Barry Sanders’ record of 2,628 yards set back in 1988.
Chip Kelly, the Raiders’ offensive coordinator, has other plans for Jeanty in the NFL. During the team’s recent rookie minicamp, Kelly began working with Jeanty on adopting a different stance. In an interview with the “Up & Adams Show,” Jeanty shared how Kelly asked him about his basketball skills and even had him demonstrate a defensive stance, using it as an example of why Jeanty should adjust his running back stance. While Jeanty admits that Kelly may have won this round, he’s not giving up on his signature stance just yet. He plans to prove himself on the field first before attempting to persuade Kelly to let him keep his original stance. Despite the pressure to change, Jeanty still finds humor in the social media comparisons to Michael Myers and even dressed up as the character for an Instagram post last year, highlighting his laid-back and comfortable approach to the game.
As Jeanty prepares for his debut with the Raiders, the spotlight is on him to see how he will adapt to Kelly’s coaching and whether he can maintain his impressive performance from his college days. The pressure is on for this rising star to prove himself in the NFL and show that he has what it takes to succeed at the professional level. With his talent and determination, Jeanty is poised to make a name for himself in the league and carve out a successful career as a top draft prospect for the Las Vegas Raiders. Only time will tell how this young player will fare in the big leagues, but one thing is for sure – all eyes are on Ashton Jeanty as he embarks on this exciting new chapter in his football career.
