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Jaguars RB Tuten: Star Potential in New Backfield
27 Jul
Summary
- Bhayshul Tuten, a second-year player, is expected to lead the Jaguars' backfield.
- Head Coach Liam Coen praised Tuten's speed and potential for a significant year.
- Chris Rodriguez reunites with Coen, bringing a physical running style to the team.
The Jacksonville Jaguars are showcasing a revamped running back committee for Head Coach Liam Coen's second year. Bhayshul Tuten, a fifth-round draft pick from 2025, is anticipated to carry the load following Travis Etienne's departure. Tuten has drawn significant praise from coaches and analysts alike, with Coen specifically citing his impressive speed and expecting him to have a "big year." Tuten demonstrated flashes of talent last season, accumulating 307 rushing yards and five touchdowns on 83 carries, alongside 79 receiving yards and two additional scores.
His speed and pass-catching ability offer a distinct contrast to the more physical running styles of LeQuint Allen Jr. and Chris Rodriguez. Rodriguez, who previously played under Coen at Kentucky, joins the Jaguars after recording career highs in rushing yards and touchdowns last season. He excelled in short-yardage situations and ranked eighth in the league for average yards after contact. Rodriguez's reunion with Coen, under whom he achieved First-Team All-SEC honors, adds another dynamic to Jacksonville's backfield strategy.
