The Las Vegas Raiders announced Friday that first-round pick Ashton Jeanty will wear jersey No. 2 with the team.
The number holds personal significance for Jeanty, who wore it during his college career at Boise State, where he delivered a remarkable season by rushing for 2,601 yards — the second-highest single-season total in NCAA history and a Mountain West record. He hopes to carry that success into his rookie season in Las Vegas.
Jeanty is even nicknamed “Deuce,” making the number especially appropriate. To make room for him, kicker Daniel Carlson switched his jersey number from 2 to 8, ending a five-year run with No. 2.
The number was previously worn by JaMarcus Russell, the former No. 1 overall pick in 2007 who became one of the NFL’s most notorious draft busts after lasting only three seasons. However, expectations are much higher for Jeanty, and the team is hopeful he can bring a new legacy to the No. 2 jersey.
