Bhayshul Tuten Fantasy Stats

Sports Illustrated's John Shipley writes that Jacksonville Jaguars running back Bhayshul Tuten continues to shine during offseason workouts at mandatory minicamp, with Chris Rodriguez Jr. still out after recently having a procedure on his foot. The team still isn't in pads, but Tuten "left the defense firmly in his dust on several big runs in team drills," and he "continues to look like one of the most explosive elements of the entire offense." Rodriguez is expected to be back for the start of training camp in late July, but Tuten has put himself clearly in the pole position for primary lead-back duties in Duval as he heads into his second season in the NFL. The 23-year-old former fourth-rounder out of Virginia Tech carried the ball 83 times for 307 yards and five touchdowns, and added 10 receptions for 79 yards and two more TDs as a pass-catcher in 15 regular-season games in his rookie campaign as a change-of-pace option behind lead back Travis Etienne Jr. Etienne is now in New Orleans, though, giving Tuten obvious breakout potential as an explosive home run threat in Jacksonville's emerging offense under head coach Liam Coen. C-Rod will be a threat to vulture TDs at the goal line, but right now, Tuten has clear RB2 upside, and he's ranked as RotoBaller's No. 25 fantasy RB for 2026.

Sports Illustrated's John Shipley writes that it's hard to get much of a read on the Jacksonville Jaguars running back room during OTAs this offseason because they are not in pads, and Chris Rodriguez Jr. (undisclosed) hasn't been with the team during the offseason program so far. With that said, Shipley also notes that Tuten "looked like he was picking up steam" during OTAs, and head coach Liam Coen said he likes the way he's running compared to a year ago, and Tuten looks like he's "more in-tune with the scheme" than as a rookie in 2025. If the 23-year-old continues to build on his momentum going into Year 2, especially if C-Rod continues to be absent, Tuten's fantasy football stock will continue to rise as a clear RB2 target in fantasy drafts because of his explosiveness and home run abilities out of the backfield. The former fourth-rounder out of Virginia Tech only averaged 3.7 yards per carry with 307 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns in 15 regular-season games in his first year in the NFL, and he added 10 catches for 79 yards and two more scores. But with Travis Etienne Jr. now in New Orleans, Tuten has the clearest path in Duval to lead-back duties in Coen's offense, which hit its stride in the second half of 2025.

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Bhayshul Tuten was a fourth-round pick in a running back-heavy 2025 draft class, and although he only produced 386 yards from scrimmage as a rookie, he clearly showed enough for the team to bypass the position entirely in the 2026 NFL Draft, despite the departure of Travis Etienne Jr. in free agency. Etienne led the team with more than 300 opportunities in 2025, and to help fill some of the void he leaves behind, Jacksonville brought in Chris Rodriguez Jr. and Ameer Abdullah, but the former has never exceeded 115 total touches in a season, while the latter hasn't hit that mark since 2017. Rodriguez has a connection to head coach Liam Coen from their time together at Kentucky, and he offers sneaky upside as a goal-line back, but Tuten is expected to see a significant usage increase in 2026 and, as such, has risen to RB23 in RotoBaller's dynasty rankings. At 209 pounds, Tuten possesses elite speed. While he was unable to spring a single run of more than 15 yards as a rookie, if explosive plays eventually become a bankable part of his game, the 23-year-old speedster will be considered a steal at his current acquisition cost.

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Bhayshul Tuten still doesn't have the backfield all to himself, but he could be the team's top dynasty running back because of his age. All signs point to a true 50/50 split between Tuten and Chris Rodriguez, so even though they have different value in dynasty leagues, they're similarly valued in redraft formats. From a dynasty perspective, we're more intrigued by Tuten, who is just 23 years old, than Rodriguez, who is 26. Ever since he was drafted last year, it seemed like Tuten could be the eventual No. 1 ball-carrier in Jacksonville, and that outlook remains in place after the team watched Travis Etienne Jr. depart in free agency. Rodriguez could represent a thorn in his side, but he could also be a valuable complementary piece to keep Tuten's legs fresh and keep the offense less predictable. Given that we never felt like Tuten was going to be a dynasty RB1 anyway, we're not too concerned about the presence of Rodriguez. Tuten has low-end RB2 or high-end RB3 appeal this year, and he ranks as a low-end RB2 in RotoBaller's latest dynasty fantasy football rankings.

Sports Illustrated's John Shipley believes that Jacksonville Jaguars running back Bhayshul Tuten is "going to see a major hike" with his role and opportunity in 2026 after Travis Etienne Jr. departed in free agency. The Jags added Chris Rodriguez Jr. to their backfield this offseason, and they also have LeQuint Allen Jr. in the RB room, but Shipley believes that Tuten will be "seen as a key piece." The 23-year-old will be viewed as a popular Year 2 breakout candidate at running back this year after the fourth-rounder out of Virginia Tech had 307 rushing yards and five touchdowns on 83 rushing attempts. He also added 10 catches on 14 targets for 79 yards and another two scores through the air in 15 regular-season games. Tuten is an effective rusher of the football who can create plays on his own due to his athleticism, and he also has home run-type speed at the position. He has clear RB2 upside going into his second season in Duvall.

A fourth-round pick by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2025 NFL draft, running back Bhayshul Tuten racked up 386 scrimmage yards and seven touchdowns on 93 touches across 15 games as a rookie. The 23-year-old flashed high upside at different points throughout the year, but his path to consistent production was blocked off by the presence of former Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. Etienne Jr. departed Jacksonville for the New Orleans Saints in free agency, seemingly opening the door for Tuten to emerge as the team's clear RB1. However, the Jaguars signed former Washington Commanders running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. in free agency, and a recent report suggests that the team plans to hold an open competition for the lead-back role in training camp. Still, Tuten is in a much better position for a breakout season than he was entering 2025. If he can outperform Rodriguez Jr. in the preseason, Tuten has the talent to emerge as a top-24 fantasy running back in 2026 and beyond. RotoBaller currently ranks him as the 21st-best running back for dynasty formats.

Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com writes that "it'll be a while" before the Jacksonville Jaguars' backfield dynamic gains any clarity. Jacksonville lost Travis Etienne Jr. in free agency and replaced him with Chris Rodriguez Jr., who will compete for the lead-back role with Bhayshul Tuten. Although it might seem like Tuten has an early leg up on the competition because of his familiarity with the Jaguars' offense, we must also acknowledge that Jacksonville deliberately went out and paid Rodriguez $10 million, so they want to get him involved. He also has a connection to head coach Liam Coen, who was his offensive coordinator at Kentucky in 2021. The Jaguars are no strangers to complicated backfields. They entered last season with no clear frontrunner between Etienne, Tuten, and Tank Bigsby. The good news is that there are now only two names in the mix, instead of three. Still, it sounds like it will be a while before we gain any clarity in this backfield. Both Rodriguez and Tuten should be viewed as low-end RB3/flex options, and whichever player wins the starting role will jump to the low-end RB2 tier given how strong Jacksonville's offense looked last year.

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Bhayshul Tuten appears to have benefited from the first day of the NFL's legal tampering window, watching former teammate Travis Etienne Jr. agree to a four-year deal with the New Orleans Saints to leave him presently atop the depth chart. With most of the bigger-name free agent backs already finding new homes in the first 24 hours of open negotiation, and the Jaguars likely picking too late in the draft to add an impactful Day 1 rookie, Tuten has a strong chance to enter his second season as the team's number one option out of the backfield. Currently joining him on the depth chart are 2025 seventh-round pick LeQuint Allen, who spent much of his rookie year relegated to special teams, handling only 23 rushing attempts, and seventh-year journeyman DeeJay Dallas.

A fifth-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Jacksonville Jaguars running back Bhayshul Tuten flashed high-end upside at points throughout his rookie season. The 22-year-old's overall stat line does not jump off the page, as he finished the year with 386 scrimmage yards and seven touchdowns on 93 touches across 15 games played. However, Tuten spent the year behind Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. on the depth chart. While Jacksonville may choose to re-sign him, Etienne Jr. is now set to hit unrestricted free agency and might command a pricy contract on the open market after producing nearly 1,400 scrimmage yards and 13 touchdowns in 2025. If the Jaguars let Etienne Jr. walk, Tuten may be in line to take on the team's RB1 role in 2026. Between Etienne Jr. 2025 and Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irving in 2024, Jacksonville head coach and play-caller Liam Coen has proven the ability to manufacture high-value seasons for his running backs. Given the potential opportunity for him in Jacksonville, Tuten should be a player whose value is on the rise in dynasty fantasy formats.

The Jacksonville Jaguars made a statement when they traded running back Tank Bigsby to the Philadelphia Eagles early in the 2025 season, which moved rookie fourth-rounder Bhayshul Tuten to the RB2 role behind Travis Etienne Jr. Fantasy managers with stock in Tuten were probably hoping he'd have a bigger role than he did in his first year in the NFL, but the good news is that Etienne is headed for free agency and could be gone in 2026. The 22-year-old Tuten handled 83 carries for 307 yards and five touchdowns on the ground in his first 15 NFL games and added 10 catches for 79 yards and two more TDs. Tuten should have an expanded role, regardless of whether Etienne re-signs, but if Etienne leaves, Tuten will see a huge boost in his fantasy value for a rising Jags team that will return their entire coaching staff. With more volume, Tuten has the potential to be dangerous given his high-end speed and big-play abilities out of the backfield.