Rising AFC South RB could post breakout season by reaching 2026 goals

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The Jacksonville Jaguars had things go just about as well as they possibly could in their first season under Liam Coen in 2025 – and part of that had to do with the performance by Travis Etienne at running back.

Etienne posted 1,107 rushing yards and seven touchdowns for the Jaguars this past season, but now the franchise will need to look for a new star running back, as Etienne is off to join the New Orleans Saints. The powers that be in Jacksonville likely are hoping that player will be Bhayshul Tuten, who the Jaguars selected in the 2025 NFL Draft.

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And it appears that Tuten also has serious designs on not only being the top back for the Jaguars, but one of the best players at his position in the league. Reports out of Jacksonville indicate that Tuten expects to be the starter all season long and is targeting 1,500 yards and 16 touchdowns for his final stat line.

If Tuten is able to make these numbers happen, he would without a doubt be among the best rushers in the NFL this coming year. These numbers would have placed him fourth overall in the league in rushing yards and tied for second in rushing touchdowns in 2025. But he has a way to go to get there: in 15 games this past season, he managed just 307 yards and five touchdowns.

This article originally appeared on Touchdown Wire: Rising AFC South RB could post breakout season by reaching 2026 goals

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