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Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Jaguars Bhayshul Tuten RB to watch, says insider; what does it mean for Etienne, Bigsby?
After speaking with executives, scouts, and coaches, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler emptied his post-NFL draft notebook, and included was a note that Jacksonville Jaguars' fourth-round pick, running back Bhayshul Tuten, is a name to watch. "Watch for fourth-round running back Bhayshul Tuten to make an impact," Fowler wrote. "I've talked to multiple people in the league who believe the new regime is not so high on Travis Etienne Jr., and Tank Bigsby has a fumbling issue." Advertisement After rushing for almost 1,300 yards at 5.2 yards per attempt as a rookie, Etienne has averaged just 3.7 yards per rush over the last two seasons, and recorded just 558 rushing yards in 2024--although it's not as if the offensive line play has been stellar either. With Bigbsy, while he provided some big play ability last season, as Fowler notes, he has five fumbles over the last two years as well. Tuten, meanwhile, is someone that the Jaguars very much coveted in the draft, and GM James Gladstone mentioned that after Tuten ran a 4.32-second 40 at the NFL combine, the Jaguars wouldn't have guessed that he was going to be available on Day 3. "We were jacked to be able to be in that position to prioritize him (Tuten) because at the end of the day we want to level up the competition across the entirety of the roster, and running back is a spot that we're going to lean on," Gladstone said via Jaguars on SI. Advertisement With that 4.32 speed, Tuten was a big play threat at the college level. During this most recent season, he rushed for 1,150 yards and averaged a whopping 6.3 yards per rush. Among all running backs, Tuten's 6.3 yards per rush ranked 20th. He was also 15th in missed tackles forced, 15th in rushes of 10-plus yards, and 10th in rushes of 15 or more yards, according to PFF. "If you look at [Bhayshul] Tuten with the ability to strike from a distance. He can get to the second or third level and score from anywhere on the field," Liam Coen said. With the addition of Tuten, as well as LeQuint Allen in the draft, the Jaguars' running back room has become a bit crowded. Not that a team can't roster four running backs on their 53-man, but that is generally outside of the norm across the NFL. Advertisement While naturally, the focus on the outside is on Trevor Lawrence and the passing game, the running backs are going to play a key role in getting that element of the offense back on track. Having a strong running game to lean on keeps an offense ahead of the sticks and out of predictable passing situations, which can then open up opportunities through the air. And looking at the Tampa Bay offense last season under Coen, the running backs were also key contributors in the passing game. Then, from a schematic standpoint within Coen's offense, the running and passing game concepts go hand-in-hand and build off of each other, which can help add some unpredictability to an offense and keep defenses off balance. "As Liam can probably allude to, it's so rarely just a one-person spot," Gladstone said of the running back position. "It's going to take a collective effort, just like the draft did. We look forward to the group as a whole in addition to LeQuint [Allen, Jr.] coming in and making this thing as rounded as it possibly can be.' Advertisement So for all those reasons, it's easy to see why the Jaguars invested in the running back position in the draft and the offensive line on numerous occasions throughout the offseason. This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: Jacksonville Jaguars RB Bhayshul Tuten a player to watch says insider
Forbes
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Forbes
3 Running Backs To Buy In Dynasty Fantasy Football (May)
Prior to the 2025 NFL Draft, I wrote an article on 3 running backs to buy in dynasty fantasy football. It seems like that was very well received, so my plan is to give you guys a new and updated list every month going forward. With the NFL Draft shaking things up, it's time to reevaluate. Tank Bigsby and Rhamondre Stevenson were sleepers that didn't work out, but J.K. Dobbins is still a great buy. Below, we'll be going over three running backs who are valued way too low in dynasty fantasy football. The baseline rankings that we'll use for this list are from Keep Trade Cut. Bhayshul Tuten is a great value in dynasty right now. On paper, the Jacksonville Jaguars situation doesn't look great. Right now, you have Travis Etienne and Tank Bigsby in front of him, which is a worry. However, Etienne is set to hit free agency in 2026 and Bigsby wasn't drafted by the current regime. New head coach Liam Coen was only a part of the Jaguars when Tuten was drafted, meaning he likely had input there. Even though Bigsby is a solid player, he'll likely just be the secondary back until 2027, when his contract is up. Tuten is a super explosive back on an offense that has a ton of potential with Travis Hunter, Brian Thomas Jr and Trevor Lawrence. When looking at two PFF numbers, Tuten had a 143.2 elusive rating and 4.4 yards after contact per attempt. The main concern with Tuten is that he had nine total fumbles in 2023 and 2024. That's a big concern, but if Tuten can clean that up, he's poised to be a star in the NFL. In both redraft and dynasty formats, Jaydon Blue is a great player to own. I'll keep this a bit shorter because I talked about Blue in my 'Late Round Running Backs To Draft' article, which you can find here. The takeaway from my Blue breakdown is that the Cowboys are a good offense with a wide open path for a lead running back to emerge. On top of that, Blue looked good in a small sample at Texas. Per PFF, Blue had a 113.1 elusive rating, which was near the top percentile in college football and you can say the same about his yards after contact per attempt at 3.83. At the price of RB37, it wouldn't shock me at all if Blue becomes a top 24 dynasty running back if he wins the starting job in Dallas. Since coming into the NFL, Kendre Miller has been disappointing. After getting day two draft capital, many expected Miller to take the starting role from Alvin Kamara at some point. Or, at the very least, have a contributing role. Due to a mix between injuries and other issues, Miller has failed to run for more than 200 yards in either of his first two seasons. That said, the day two hit rate for running backs is fairly strong. According to data from DynastyFFDino on Reddit, third round running backs have a 35% chance of becoming an RB2. If Miller has an RB2 season, his value will skyrocket from RB64. In that case, even if you don't believe in Miller, you'll get a massive value win. I've watched Miller at TCU and he passed the eye test, but another way to verify this is with PFF. Miller had an 88.5 PFF run grade, 3.64 yards after contact per attempt and a 119.9 elusive rating. Even after a disappointing few years, the only back that Miller really has to compete with is a 6th round rookie, Devin Neal.
USA Today
21-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Building an Olympics flag football team from Jacksonville Jaguars' roster
Building an Olympics flag football team from Jacksonville Jaguars' roster NFL players can now participate in the 2028 Olympics in flag football. So, let's build a flag football roster out of current Jaguars players. NFL players can now participate in the 2028 Olympics in flag football. So, let's build a flag football roster out of current Jacksonville Jaguars players. In the NFL's official flag football program, NFL FLAG, there are 10 players on each team, with five on offense and five on defense. As noted by CBS Sports, the position groups that are represented in flag football include quarterback, center, wide receiver, and running back on offense. Then on defense, there is one rusher and four defensive backs. In the 2028 Olympics, the games will be 40 minutes long, with two 20-minute halves. Offenses have four downs to reach midfield (the field is 70 yards long) and then four more downs to score. No run plays can be called within five yards of the end zone, either. Jacksonville Jaguars flag football offense Quarterback: Trevor Lawrence In flag football, there is only one designated rusher who has to start seven yards behind the line of scrimmage. With steady time to throw, Lawrence can pick opponents apart. Center: Dyami Brown The center in flag football isn't like the center in an NFL game. This player can go out for a pass immediately after the ball is snapped. So I like Brown to fill this role with his speed and ability to pick up YAC on short area throws. Wide receivers: Brian Thomas Jr. and Travis Hunter Two fast and dynamic players with the ball in their hands. Both Thomas and Hunter can make defenders miss, create separation, and attack all three levels of the field, and do so in a variety of ways. Running back: Bhayshul Tuten On the flag football field, where pulling a player's flag is no easy task, give me Bhayshul Tuten and his 4.32 speed. Among all college football running backs in 2024, Tuten ranked 16th in missed tackles forced. Jacksonville Jaguars flag football defense Rusher: Josh Hines-Allen As mentioned, rushers have to begin seven yards behind the line of scrimmage. But Hines-Allen possesses good speed at his position and finished the 2024 season 10th in pressures among edge defenders. Defensive back: Travis Hunter, Tyson Campbell, and Jourdan Lewis The defensive back in flag football "essentially functions as a traditional cornerback," wrote Benjamin. So for this position, I'll take the Jaguars' top three cornerback options. Safety: Caleb Ransaw I thought about taking Eric Murray, given his experience. However, I went with Ransaw because of his speed and versatility, which allows him to play a few different roles potentially.
USA Today
07-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Jaguars Bhayshul Tuten RB to watch, says insider; what does it mean for Etienne, Bigsby?
Jaguars Bhayshul Tuten RB to watch, says insider; what does it mean for Etienne, Bigsby? One NFL insider says Jaguars' fourth-round running back Bhayshul Tuten is player to watch. After speaking with executives, scouts, and coaches, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler emptied his post-NFL draft notebook, and included was a note that Jacksonville Jaguars' fourth-round pick, running back Bhayshul Tuten, is a name to watch. "Watch for fourth-round running back Bhayshul Tuten to make an impact," Fowler wrote. "I've talked to multiple people in the league who believe the new regime is not so high on Travis Etienne Jr., and Tank Bigsby has a fumbling issue." After rushing for almost 1,300 yards at 5.2 yards per attempt as a rookie, Etienne has averaged just 3.7 yards per rush over the last two seasons, and recorded just 558 rushing yards in 2024--although it's not as if the offensive line play has been stellar either. With Bigbsy, while he provided some big play ability last season, as Fowler notes, he has five fumbles over the last two years as well. Tuten, meanwhile, is someone that the Jaguars very much coveted in the draft, and GM James Gladstone mentioned that after Tuten ran a 4.32-second 40 at the NFL combine, the Jaguars wouldn't have guessed that he was going to be available on Day 3. "We were jacked to be able to be in that position to prioritize him (Tuten) because at the end of the day we want to level up the competition across the entirety of the roster, and running back is a spot that we're going to lean on," Gladstone said via Jaguars on SI. With that 4.32 speed, Tuten was a big play threat at the college level. During this most recent season, he rushed for 1,150 yards and averaged a whopping 6.3 yards per rush. Among all running backs, Tuten's 6.3 yards per rush ranked 20th. He was also 15th in missed tackles forced, 15th in rushes of 10-plus yards, and 10th in rushes of 15 or more yards, according to PFF. "If you look at [Bhayshul] Tuten with the ability to strike from a distance. He can get to the second or third level and score from anywhere on the field," Liam Coen said. With the addition of Tuten, as well as LeQuint Allen in the draft, the Jaguars' running back room has become a bit crowded. Not that a team can't roster four running backs on their 53-man, but that is generally outside of the norm across the NFL. While naturally, the focus on the outside is on Trevor Lawrence and the passing game, the running backs are going to play a key role in getting that element of the offense back on track. Having a strong running game to lean on keeps an offense ahead of the sticks and out of predictable passing situations, which can then open up opportunities through the air. And looking at the Tampa Bay offense last season under Coen, the running backs were also key contributors in the passing game. Then, from a schematic standpoint within Coen's offense, the running and passing game concepts go hand-in-hand and build off of each other, which can help add some unpredictability to an offense and keep defenses off balance. "As Liam can probably allude to, it's so rarely just a one-person spot," Gladstone said of the running back position. "It's going to take a collective effort, just like the draft did. We look forward to the group as a whole in addition to LeQuint [Allen, Jr.] coming in and making this thing as rounded as it possibly can be.' So for all those reasons, it's easy to see why the Jaguars invested in the running back position in the draft and the offensive line on numerous occasions throughout the offseason.
USA Today
28-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Bengals continue pre-draft work on RBs with high-upside name
Bengals continue pre-draft work on RBs with high-upside name The Cincinnati Bengals had a pre-draft meeting with Virginia Tech running back Bhayshul Tuten during the Hokies' Pro Day Wednesday, according to Tony Pauline of Sportskeeda. The Bengals ran position drills with Tuten, who is seen as one of the potential Day 3 sleeper picks at the position in the upcoming draft. Tuten rushed for over 1,000 yards in two of his last three seasons, covering his time at Virginia Tech and North Carolina A&T. He has also posted double-digit rushing touchdowns in each of the last three seasons, including 15 last season at Virginia Tech. Tuten can also help in the receiving game, recording at least 20 catches in each of the last three seasons. Tuten ran a 4.32 40-yard dash at the Scouting Combine and stood on that number, choosing not to run the 40 at his Pro Day. According to Pauline, Tuten ran a 4.15 short shuttle, improving on his 4.41 from the Combine. Tuten is a consensus top-10 running back in this class who could hear his name called early on Day 3. The Bengals do still have Chase Brown and Zack Moss and added Samaje Perine in free agency. Tuten could add depth and some receiving help down the line out of the backfield.
