Who Should I Start? Zamir White or LeQuint Allen Jr.

Tuesday, April 29, 4:47 PM

Las Vegas Raiders running back Zamir White will be competing for a roster spot in training camp this summer after the team selected former Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty with the sixth overall pick in this year's NFL draft. The Athletic's Tashan Reed has White listed as the current No. 4 behind Jeanty, Raheem Mostert and Sincere McCormick. The Raiders are unlikely to hand the ball to Jeanty almost 27 times per game like Boise State did in 2024, but he will still be the unquestioned workhorse back in Vegas in his rookie season. The veteran and oft-injured Mostert has become strictly a third-down back at this point in his career. The 25-year-old White had a very disappointing season in 2024 as the team's primary back to open the season, averaging just 2.8 yards per carry. Unless Jeanty misses time with an injury in his first NFL season, White will be off the fantasy radar.

Sunday, August 24, 6:32 PM

Jacksonville Jaguars senior writer John Oehser reports that Jaguars running back LeQuint Allen Jr. says "he belongs" and said "I feel like when I put the pads on, I'm just as good as anybody," Allen said. Allen did not receive many carries in the preseason, with only two rushing attempts for 18 yards and zero touchdowns, but averaged nine yards per rush. Allen prides himself on being an elite pass-blocker and has showcased that in Jaguars training camp. Allen is currently fourth on the depth chart behind Tank Bigsby, Travis Etienne, and Bhayshul Tuten and will need to continue to impress in camp to make the 53-man roster. If the Jaguars decide to trade any of their running backs, it would significantly improve his chances of making the roster.