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All FantasyPros Articles insights about Bhayshul Tuten

PositiveBreakoutJul 31, 2026
Tuten is positioned as a league-winner candidate after the Jaguars released Travis Etienne Jr. and added only Chris Rodriguez Jr. to the backfield; Tuten averaged only 5.9 PPR fantasy points per game last year with 93 touches in 15 games (0.95 fantasy points per touch), but if he received Etienne's 296 touches, he would have averaged 16.6 fantasy points per contest, making him RB7 on a points-per-game basis. At ADP 57.5 (RB25), Tuten offers significant upside with a featured role.
PositiveProjectionJul 28, 2026
Tuten is the only back in the Jacksonville group viewed as capable of a true three-down role, sitting at RB25. The case for Tuten is backed by real situational trust shown to him as a rookie backup last year, including 23 carries inside the red zone with four converted to touchdowns (all from inside the five-yard line), plus two red-zone receiving touchdowns—an unusually large share of high-value touches for a player who wasn't the presumed lead back. Coaching comments this offseason have been directly positive about expecting a big year from him. The source recommends concentrating draft capital in Tuten alone rather than pairing him with Chris Rodriguez Jr.
PositiveBreakoutJul 28, 2026
With Travis Etienne gone, Bhayshul Tuten will compete with Chris Rodriguez to be the lead back for the Jaguars in 2026. The source wants to bet on Tuten this year and his talent. Last year, Tuten was robbed of the stretch run of his rookie season by a finger injury, but before the injury, he was starting to make noise. This could be the big breakout season for Tuten, who flashed immense talent on a per-touch basis in college. Among 55 qualifying backs, he ranked fifth in rushing success rate, 11th in missed tackle rate, and 17th in yards after contact per attempt.
PositiveBreakoutJul 28, 2026
Derek Brown targets Bhayshul Tuten as a potential breakout candidate in 2026 after Travis Etienne's departure from Jacksonville. Tuten was sidelined by a finger injury late in his 2025 rookie season but flashed immense talent on a per-touch basis before the injury. Among 55 qualifying backs in 2025, Tuten ranked 5th in rushing success rate, 11th in missed tackle rate, and 17th in yards after contact per attempt. If he becomes the clear lead back over Chris Rodriguez, Tuten has the talent to match Etienne's RB13 finish from 2025.
PositiveValueJul 27, 2026
RB25 ADP with legitimate RB1 upside; second-year back checks every box for upside RBs. Ran 4.32 40-yard dash at combine and weighed 206 lbs, avoiding the change-of-pace-back label. Posted 47% success rate (seventh among 64 RBs with 50+ carries last season), suggesting genuine workhorse potential. Prospect profile indicates breakaway-run ability and passing-game involvement, especially compared to Chris Rodriguez. Jacksonville backfield has beatable competition—Rodriguez is the carry favorite but could quickly become non-factor if Tuten hits ceiling; LeQuint Allen Jr. is blocking specialist on passing downs. Jaguars ranked sixth in NFL scoring last season and may improve further under Liam Coen. Former fourth-round pick could be elite fantasy option by season's end.
PositiveRoleJul 24, 2026
With Travis Etienne Jr. traded to New Orleans, over 250 vacated touches are available in Jacksonville. Chris Rodriguez Jr., brought in as a depth piece, has never rushed more than 112 times in a season and has six career receptions, opening the door for Tuten to be a workhorse. As a rookie with limited role behind Etienne, Tuten recorded 307 rushing yards and seven rushing touchdowns while ranking fifth in rushing success rate and 11th in missed tackles forced.
PositiveRoleJul 23, 2026
Ed Birdsall notes that Tuten being ranked outside the top-24 in half-PPR feels criminal. All signs point towards Tuten winning the starting running back role for Jacksonville. In a limited role last year behind starter Travis Etienne, Tuten recorded 3.7 yards per attempt, and in his only game receiving double-digit attempts last year against the Chargers in Week 11, Tuten went for just under 5 yards a carry with a touchdown. Now looking at a bigger role, Tuten has the potential to receive close to the 260 attempts Etienne received last year. If he can maintain and improve his overall efficiency, Tuten will be a draft-day steal.
PositiveValueJul 23, 2026
Ellis Johnson is all in on Tuten at his current ADP of RB25, believing he is either a championship-winning pick or a bust. Chris Rodriguez is an average runner without a season over 500 rushing yards and only six career receptions, and is dealing with a foot injury and missing team activities. Tuten flashed as a rookie and is the only back on the roster with a true three-down skill set. Johnson believes Tuten is far more likely to finish inside the top-20 or top-15 than to finish in the 30s, making him worth the price.
PositiveBreakoutJul 23, 2026
Tuten is ranked RB25 in ADP and represents a high-upside breakout candidate. Chris Rodriguez is an average runner without a season over 500 rushing yards and only six career receptions; he is also dealing with a foot injury and missing team activities. This clears the runway for Tuten, who flashed as a rookie and is the only back on the Jaguars roster with a true three-down skill set. The source is "all in" on Tuten at his current ADP, suggesting he could lead to fantasy championships.
PositiveBreakoutJul 23, 2026
Ellis Johnson identifies Tuten as a league winner in a two-horse backfield race with Chris Rodriguez. Johnson draws parallel to Chase Brown's 2024 emergence with the Bengals, where Brown finished RB12 in 2024 and RB8 in 2025 despite Zack Moss signing. Rodriguez is dealing with a foot injury, and coaching staff reports on Tuten are positive; Tuten has shown goal-line trust from the coaching staff. Johnson expects Tuten to showcase explosiveness and nose for the end zone, making Rodriguez a speed bump rather than roadblock. Jaguars face Cowboys and Commanders in Weeks 16-17, teams that allowed 8th and 4th-most fantasy points to RBs in 2025.
NegativeBreakoutJul 22, 2026
With Travis Etienne gone, Tuten will compete with Chris Rodriguez for the lead back role in Jacksonville. The source wants to bet on Tuten's talent; he was robbed of his rookie stretch run by a finger injury but was making noise before it. On a per-touch basis, he flashed immense talent. Among 55 qualifying backs, Tuten ranked fifth in rushing success rate, 11th in missed tackle rate, and 17th in yards after contact per attempt. If he becomes the clear lead guy, he has the talent to match Etienne's RB13 finish in fantasy points per game, though Rodriguez remains a goal-line concern.
PositiveValueJul 22, 2026
Tuten was picked as a sixth-round value on per-touch efficiency; among 55 qualifying running backs last year, he ranked fifth in rushing success rate and 11th in missed tackles forced, elite marks for a rookie. He graded out as the more efficient runner in short-yardage situations compared to his more heavily used teammate. His new front office has publicly emphasized exactly these kinds of underlying efficiency metrics, which matters for how much rope he gets. He was gaining more volume down the stretch of his rookie season before an injury cut things short, and the belief is he was building toward a much larger role before that setback.