Ashton Jeanty’s rookie season with the Las Vegas Raiders showed flashes of exactly why the franchise made him a top-10 pick. Explosiveness. Toughness. Consistency.
But during Super Bowl week, Jeanty delivered a reminder that his impact doesn’t stop when the pads come off.
While the NFL’s spotlight was fixed on the biggest game of the year, the Raiders’ young running back was part of a moment that unfolded quietly — and carried far more emotional weight than any highlight reel.
Jeanty teamed up with USAA and Disabled American Veterans to surprise U.S. Army veteran Sgt. Noah Galloway and his son Colston with a once-in-a-lifetime Super Bowl experience. The trip brought them to San Francisco, where they met Jeanty and other NFL players in person before attending the game.
There were no theatrics. No scripted spectacle. Just gratitude meeting opportunity.
For Jeanty, the moment was personal.
Growing up on military bases around the world, he saw firsthand what service demands from families long before the uniform comes off. That upbringing shaped his work ethic, his discipline, and his sense of responsibility — traits that followed him into football and now into the NFL.
“Helping to send Sergeant Noah Galloway and his son to the Super Bowl is about more than just the game,” Jeanty said. “It’s about honoring service, resilience, and giving them a moment they’ll remember forever.”
Galloway’s story gives those words gravity.
Inspired to enlist after the September 11 attacks, he served five years in the U.S. Army with the 101st Airborne Division, completing two deployments to Iraq. His service was marked by sacrifice — critically injured by an IED, Galloway lost his left leg above the knee and his left arm above the elbow.
What followed could have ended the story. It didn’t.
Instead, Galloway turned recovery into purpose. He became a nationally recognized motivational speaker, built a platform around resilience and his “No Excuses” philosophy, and inspired audiences across the country. His journey even carried him onto national television, including appearances on Dancing with the Stars and American Grit.
That resilience resonated deeply with Jeanty.
As a rookie, Jeanty already set a franchise mark for all-purpose yards by a first-year Raiders running back. He plays with urgency and intent, traits rooted in his family’s military background. The same mindset that drives him through contact also drives him to give back when the opportunity appears.
This moment during Super Bowl week wasn’t about image. It wasn’t about branding. It reflected something consistent in how teammates and coaches describe Jeanty — someone who understands that success carries responsibility.
The Raiders believe they found more than a talented runner when they drafted him sixth overall. They believe they found a cornerstone.
Acts like this don’t show up on stat sheets. They don’t factor into depth charts. But they do shape culture — inside locker rooms and beyond them.
As the Raiders look ahead, Jeanty’s football future remains bright. But moments like this suggest his legacy may stretch further than yards and touchdowns.
In a league often defined by noise, Ashton Jeanty chose something quieter during Super Bowl week.
And sometimes, that’s exactly what people remember longest.
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