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Raiders’ Ashton Jeanty to be honored on Boise State’s blue turf

Las Vegas Review-Journal·Adam Hill·6 months ago
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Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty left his mark at Boise State with a career that included a Heisman Trophy candidacy before he departed for the NFL.

That record-setting career will be represented on the field every time the Broncos play on their distinctive blue turf.

The hash marks at the 2-yard lines will be painted orange instead of white in recognition of Jeanty’s career at Boise State, which included a 2,601-yard season in 2024.

He finished second in the Heisman voting and was the highest-drafted player in program history.

Boise State will also do the same with the 11-yard line in honor of legendary quarterback and current New Orleans Saints coach Kellen Moore.

“Permanently marking the greats who defined the culture,” a social media post said in announcing the decision.

Jeanty ran for 975 yards and scored five touchdowns on the ground as a rookie for the Raiders last year, adding 55 catches for 346 yards and five more scores.

The Raiders just added speedy running back Mike Washington…

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