Fourth-round rookie running back Trevor Etienne officially signed his rookie deal with the Carolina Panthers on Tuesday, according to NFL.com. The former Florida Gator and Georgia Bulldog is the brother of Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne. He racked up 2,081 yards and 23 touchdowns on the ground and 432 yards and one score as a receiver in 34 collegiate games. Etienne will have a chance to compete for touches with veterans Chuba Hubbard and Rico Dowdle in a backfield that could shake out to be a pure committee. He could be on the fantasy radar in deep leagues, but he will likely go undrafted in most standard-sized 12-team setups. With Jonathon Brooks (knee) out for the season, Etienne should be monitored as a rookie as a potential late-season waiver-wire add.
The Carolina Panthers have selected Georgia running back Trevor Etienne with the 114th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. He is the brother of current Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. The younger Etienne is known for his ability to make good cuts at the line of scrimmage, identify gaps, and avoid tacklers. He doesn't have great burst and isn't going to break a lot of tackles, but he still runs well and makes up for any deficiencies with his vision and football IQ. During his senior campaign at Georgia, Etienne totaled 609 rushing yards, 194 receiving yards, and nine total touchdowns. He is capable of being a dual-threat running back but might not earn snaps right away in a backfield that features Chuba Hubbard and Rico Dowdle. Don't forget that the organization also has young running back Jonathan Brooks (knee) recovering from a season-ending ACL tear.
Georgia Bulldogs running back Trevor Etienne, the younger brother of Jacksonville Jaguars RB Travis Etienne, officially declared for the 2025 NFL draft on Tuesday night. After transferring from the University of Florida, Etienne served as the starting RB for Georgia in 2024 and ran for 609 yards and nine touchdowns while adding 32 receptions for 194 yards through the air in 10 games played for the Bulldogs. In his three collegiate seasons (two at Florida), Etienne racked up 2,038 rushing yards (5.6 yards per carry). The 2024 campaign was his least productive in college, mainly due to missing three games due to a rib injury. He was also suspended for the season opener due to a DUI arrest in March. Etienne's injuries and DUI arrest will likely push him down to the middle rounds in this April's NFL draft.
Trevor Etienne
• RB
•
Panthers
