The Las Vegas Raiders are cooking up a family feud spicier than a Nashville hot chicken sandwich. General manager John Spytek’s household has become draft central. With his oldest son threatening to walk out of the family if the Raiders don’t select Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty at No. 6.
The bombshell dropped Tuesday when Spytek revealed his son’s ultimatum: “My oldest son has made it no secret that if we don’t pick Ashton Jeanty at 6 that he’s walking out of the family and he’s gonna find somebody else, probably whoever takes Ashton. Jack is motivated by fantasy football and touchdowns.”
The kid even stormed Raiders owner Mark Davis’ office, declaring, “If my dad doesn’t take Ashton Jeanty, he’s doing a bad job.” Spytek joked, “Jack is motivated by fantasy football and touchdowns.” Blending dad humor with NFL pressure. Meanwhile, new Raiders coach Pete Carroll—a man who treats running backs like gumbo loves okra—might side with the kid.
Raiders GM Jack Spytek seemingly confirms who they will draft at No. 6 in the draft:
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— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) April 2, 2025
Carroll’s history with workhorses like Marshawn Lynch could make Jeanty irresistible. But drafting a RB this high? That’s rarer than a Cubs’ World Series win before 2016. Only Saquon Barkley (2018) cracked the top three in the last decade. Will Spytek prioritize family peace or draft strategy? Either way, his son’s fantasy league antics just became the NFL’s quirkiest subplot.
This story is unfolding—stay locked in for the latest.
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