The Las Vegas Raiders got linked to running back Ashton Jeanty early in the draft process, and when they called his name on draft night, most weren't surprised. However, there were some people around the NFL who weren't buying that they would actually take a running back, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.

Draft eligible players catch a lot of grief for being (gasp) over 22 years of age. Meanwhile players 21 and under are celebrated as prospects ("all this and he's still just 21 years old!").

Las Vegas Raiders rookie running back Ashton Jeanty is officially set to become the next face of the franchise. Per Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network, the Raiders signed Jeanty to a four-year, $35.9 million rookie contract on Thursday after selecting him with the No.