Ashton Jeanty got prank call during NFL Draft saying he was traded to Cowboys

Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty revealed he was prank called during the NFL Draft with someone saying he was headed to the Dallas Cowboys.

Josh Sanchez | May 3, 2025

Ashton Jeanty shakes hands with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Las Vegas Raiders in the NFL Draft. / Tork Mason / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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One of the unfortunate storylines that emerged from the 2025 NFL Draft was the number of prank calls that several prospects received -- including one with Dallas Cowboys ties.

While the most notable prank call went to Shedeur Sanders during his unprecedented slide, which led to the NFL fining the Atlanta Falcons and defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, new Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty also received one.

Jeanty revealed during a recent interview that he received a prank call after being drafted with the No. 6 overall pick.

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The prankster attempted to convince Jeanty that he had been traded from the Raiders to the Cowboys, who he had expressed an interest in playing for throughout the draft process because he grew up in Frisco, but he wasn't buying into the nonsense.

If you're going to prank call someone, at least make it believable.

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The flurry of prank calls throughout the draft was an issue and hopefully the league can find a way to make sure the players can avoid that type of drama in the future. It's not funny, and it's not original.

Las Vegas Raiders first-round pick Ashton Jeanty, speaks to the media at Intermountain Health Performance Center. / Candice Ward-Imagn Images

But Jeanty doesn't seem bothered, and he's ready to show Raider Nation what he brings to the table -- and it's a lot.

During his final season at Boise State, the Heisman Trophy runner-up rushed for 2,601 yards and 29 touchdowns, averaging a whopping 7.0 yards per carry. Throughout his collegiate career, Jeanty has rushed for 4,769 yards and 50 touchdowns while adding 862 yards and six scores receiving.

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Published May 3, 2025