Bhayshul Tuten emerges as Jaguars' leading running back for 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 12:04 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Bhayshul Tuten is poised to take on the top running back role for the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2026. Following the departure of Travis Etienne Jr. and with Chris Rodriguez Jr. sidelined due to a foot injury, Tuten's opportunity to shine has arrived. Tuten, drafted in the fourth round in 2025, displayed promising potential last season, scoring seven touchdowns despite limited touches. Analyst Ross Kelly predicts a breakout year for Tuten, highlighting his speed and ability to create explosive plays. Training camp will reveal how he competes with Rodriguez when he returns.
- •Travis Etienne Jr. left for the New Orleans Saints this offseason.
- •Chris Rodriguez Jr. is recovering from foot surgery and unable to practice.
- •Tuten scored seven touchdowns in limited touches last season.
- •He recorded a 4.32 forty-yard dash at the 2025 Combine.
- •More carries anticipated for Tuten in the upcoming season.
- 3:07 AMYahoo Sports — Analyst Names New Bucs' Back As A Fantasy Football Sleeper
- 12:04 AMYahoo Sports — Analyst Names Jaguars' Back As A Fantasy Football Breakout Player
"With Bucky Irving returning from injury, dual-threat weapon Kenneth Gainwell emerges as a 1B powerhouse poised to dominate goal-line touches and receiving reps in Tampa Bay's offense.
"With Travis Etienne Jr. gone and competition sidelined by injury, second-year speedster Bhayshul Tuten is primed to seize Jacksonville’s lead role and deliver massive fantasy value.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 3:07 AMAnalyst Names New Bucs' Back As A Fantasy Football Sleeper
With Bucky Irving returning from injury, dual-threat weapon Kenneth Gainwell emerges as a 1B powerhouse poised to dominate goal-line touches and receiving reps in Tampa Bay's offense.
- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 12:04 AMAnalyst Names Jaguars' Back As A Fantasy Football Breakout Player
With Travis Etienne Jr. gone and competition sidelined by injury, second-year speedster Bhayshul Tuten is primed to seize Jacksonville’s lead role and deliver massive fantasy value.
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