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PositiveRoleSep 16, 2026
Clear lead back by snaps and carries with 48.2% snap share and 15 carries; officially 1 target but true target count is 2 (a 7-yard catch was wiped by Jacksonville's own holding penalty, restoring real receiving production the box score doesn't show). Totaled 88 yards from scrimmage; averaged 4.3 yards after contact per attempt and forced 9 missed tackles. Jaguars coaches praised him post-game. This was relatively a win for Tuten.PositiveRoleSep 16, 2026
Tuten is recommended as a buy by the source. He was the clear lead back by snaps and carries (48.2% snap share, 15 carries) with a modest receiving role—officially 1 target, though his true target count is 2 (a 7-yard catch was wiped by Jacksonville's own holding penalty, restoring real receiving production the box score doesn't show). Totaled 88 yards from scrimmage in a decent showing as the team's lead back.NegativeRoleSep 16, 2026
The source recommends holding Bhayshul Tuten as the Jaguars' lead running back following Travis Etienne Jr.'s departure to New Orleans. In Week 1 against Cleveland, Tuten handled 16 total touches (15 carries for 66 yards, 1 catch for 22 yards), commanding 60% of RB carries while Chris Rodriguez Jr. took 24% and Ameer Abdullah 16%. Tuten averaged 4.4 yards per carry despite 33.3% of carries resulting in zero or negative yards, outperforming Rodriguez (6 carries, 23 yards, 3.8 YPC). The source notes the Jaguars led throughout, which may have limited Tuten's workload, and highlights his college receiving pedigree (50 catches over two seasons at Virginia Tech) as a potential upside factor if he gains more passing-game involvement.NegativeValueSep 15, 2026
Trade value of 31.7 in Week 2; no change from prior week.NegativeValueSep 15, 2026
Bhayshul Tuten maintains a running back trade value of 31.7 with no change in Week 2, indicating the source's analysts view him as holding stable value.NegativeUsageSep 12, 2026
Tuten's uncertainty in the Jacksonville backfield makes it tough to count on him as an RB2 in Week 1. Chris Rodriguez remains a worry for Tuten at the goal line and for his overall touch count until his role is fleshed out. He faces the Browns' solid run defense, which allowed the 11th-lowest explosive run rate, 12th-lowest rushing success rate, and 11th-lowest missed tackle rate in Weeks 12-18.PositiveBreakoutSep 12, 2026
Tuten is positioned for a potential big breakout season in 2026. Last year, he was sidelined by a finger injury during the stretch run of his rookie season, but before the injury he was making noise. On a per-touch basis, he flashed immense talent from his college days. Among 55 qualifying backs, he ranked 5th in rushing success rate, 11th in missed tackle rate, and 17th in yards after contact per attempt.NegativeRoleSep 11, 2026
Tuten's outlook changed when Jacksonville named Chris Rodriguez Jr. as a co-starter following the preseason, after many were excited to draft Tuten earlier in the offseason when the Jaguars moved on from Travis Etienne Jr.NegativeMatchupSep 11, 2026
The Jaguars face the Browns in Week 1, who fielded a solid run defense last season, allowing the 11th-lowest explosive run rate, 12th-lowest rushing success rate, and 11th-lowest missed tackle rate in Weeks 12-18; this is a tough matchup for Tuten.NegativeRoleSep 11, 2026
Chris Rodriguez remains a concern for Tuten's role, particularly at the goal line and for overall touch count; this uncertainty makes it difficult to project Tuten as an RB2 in Week 1, despite his talent and efficiency metrics.PositiveBreakoutSep 11, 2026
Derek Brown wants to bet on Tuten's talent for a potential big breakout season in 2026; before a finger injury sidelined him late last season, Tuten was making noise and ranked fifth in rushing success rate, 11th in missed tackle rate, and 17th in yards after contact per attempt among 55 qualifying backs on a per-touch basis.PositiveRoleSep 9, 2026
Ed Birdsall emphasizes that Tuten will secure early-down and crucial goal-line carries for Jacksonville's high-powered offense, positioning him as the lead back ahead of Chris Rodriguez.PositiveBreakoutSep 9, 2026
Ed Birdsall predicts Tuten will finish as a top-5 RB in 2026, fending off Chris Rodriguez to secure early-down and goal-line carries for Jacksonville's high-powered offense. Tuten is projected to outperform ex-teammate Travis Etienne's top-10 finish from last year, logging double-digit rushing scores with over 1,200 yards rushing.NegativeMatchupSep 9, 2026
Ranked RB24 for Week 1 with tough two-star matchup rating against genuinely solid run defense on paper. One the source cautiously optimistic he becomes backfield's clear lead back at some point this season but uncertain it happens Week 1 given real uncertainty about how much role teammate retains. Other the source more optimistic, framing opposing defense as real vulnerable specifically on road and further weakened by key absences, believing positive home-favorite game script should benefit both backs in backfield regardless of exact role.NegativeProjectionSep 9, 2026
Bhayshul Tuten ranked as JAC RB26 in Week 1 expert consensus rankings with a range of 47–65 across expert panels, consensus rank 54, and a standard deviation of 5, indicating higher variance in expert opinion on his running back valuation.NegativeValueSep 8, 2026
Bhayshul Tuten carries a trade value of 31.7, placing him twenty-second among running backs; this reflects moderate the source ranking consensus on his fantasy production.NegativeBreakoutSep 8, 2026
The source wants to bet on Tuten's talent this year, calling it a potential big breakout season. Last year, before a finger injury sidelined him for the stretch run of his rookie season, Tuten was making noise on a per-touch basis. Among 55 qualifying backs, he ranked fifth in rushing success rate, 11th in missed tackle rate, and 17th in yards after contact per attempt, flashing immense talent. However, Chris Rodriguez remains a concern at the goal line and for overall touch count until his role is clarified. The source notes it's tough to count on Tuten as an RB2 in Week 1 due to this uncertainty, though he could ultimately produce like one.NegativeProjectionSep 8, 2026
Bhayshul Tuten is ranked as RB2/3 for Week 1 against Cleveland.NegativeValueSep 8, 2026
Bhayshul Tuten ranked RB23 in FantasyPros' most accurate expert consensus rankings; ADP range 41–72 with consensus rank 58.NegativeValueSep 8, 2026
Bhayshul Tuten is ranked RB23 with an ADP of 58, showing a -2 variance from consensus, indicating the source's model projects him slightly lower than market expectations; this suggests he is overvalued relative to expert rankings.PositiveValueSep 7, 2026
Ranked RB23 in FantasyPros draft rankings with ADP of 88 and average pick of 61; positioned as a mid-tier running back in consensus rankings.PositiveProjectionSep 7, 2026
Mark Ringo (Sleepers and Busts) highlights Tuten's elite athleticism and scoring upside. Tuten ran his 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine in 4.32 seconds, and Ringo compares him to a smaller version of Clinton Portis. With an improving Jaguars offense, Tuten is a threat to score anytime he touches the ball.PositiveValueSep 7, 2026
Ryan Linkletter (Blitz Sports Media) identifies Tuten as a league-winning RB candidate because opportunity finally matches talent. As a rookie, Tuten ranked 5th in rushing success rate, 11th in missed tackle rate, and averaged 12.8 PPG when seeing 10+ touches. With Travis Etienne gone, his 296 touches are now available in Jacksonville's backfield where Tuten competes with Chris Rodriguez for the lead role. If Tuten commands 60%+ of backfield work, he has legitimate top-12 upside at a price that could make him one of the biggest values in fantasy drafts.NegativeRoleSep 6, 2026
Tuten will compete with Chris Rodriguez to be the lead back for the Jaguars in 2026 following Travis Etienne's departure. Rodriguez remains a concern at the goal line and for overall touch count until Tuten's role is clarified this season.PositiveBreakoutSep 6, 2026
Derek Brown wants to bet on Tuten's talent for a big breakout season in 2026. Tuten was sidelined by a finger injury late in his rookie season but was starting to make noise before the injury. On a per-touch basis, he flashed immense talent; among 55 qualifying backs, he 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 guy, he has the talent to match Travis Etienne's RB13 finish from last year.NegativeBustSep 6, 2026
Busted in 57% of his games, placing him in the boom-bust lottery ticket category. Not suitable as a weekly starter despite late-round cost; best rostered as sixth or seventh back on deep bench for upside swings.NegativeValueSep 5, 2026
Bhayshul Tuten ranked RB22 in FantasyPros' most accurate expert consensus; ADP 74, consensus rank 57, showing moderate expert agreement on the Jacksonville running back.PositiveBreakoutSep 4, 2026
Bhayshul Tuten has the opportunity to emerge as the clear RB1 in a Jacksonville offense that should be exceptional in 2026. He will have to fend off the Chris Rodriguez Jr. challenge, especially at the goal line, to really go boom. In limited snaps last season, Tuten managed 3.7 yards per attempt while logging five rushing scores behind Travis Etienne (last year's RB13). He has the talent to blow past that in 2026, and at a borderline top-60 overall cost, that is a bet absolutely worth taking.NegativeBreakoutSep 4, 2026
With Travis Etienne gone, Tuten will compete with Chris Rodriguez Jr. for the lead back role with the Jaguars in 2026. Despite being sidelined by a finger injury late last season, Tuten flashed immense talent on a per-touch basis. Among 55 qualifying backs, he 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, he has the talent to match Etienne's RB13 finish last year in fantasy points per game, though Rodriguez remains a goal-line and touch-count concern until Tuten's role is clarified.NegativeProjectionSep 4, 2026
Ranked RB23 in superflex draft rankings with ADP of 52 and consensus rank of 101.PositiveValueSep 3, 2026
Bhayshul Tuten is trending up with a +5 ADP movement, indicating rising draft market confidence; ranked RB23 at ADP 64.PositiveRoleSep 3, 2026
Tuten is viewed as having a breakout campaign in Jacksonville's offense, but Chris Rodriguez Jr. is positioned as a potential threat to his role. While Tuten possesses receiving chops that Rodriguez lacks, he has fumbling issues that have plagued him since college. If Tuten succumbs to injury or continues struggling with fumbling, Rodriguez is positioned as a major steal with huge upside, suggesting Tuten's role is not secure.PositiveValueSep 3, 2026
Second-year RB going as RB25 despite an offseason that checks every box for breakout potential. Explosive ball-carrier drafted early 4th round in 2025 with 7 total TDs as rookie. Travis Etienne Jr. (RB10 finish, 13 TDs) departed to New Orleans; replacement Chris Rodriguez Jr. (5th-round pick, never 500+ rushing yards, 6 career receptions) missed most of June/July with foot injury. Tuten received all first-team reps during Rodriguez's absence with glowing camp reports; head coach Liam Coen said Tuten is primed for a big season and dominated joint practices. The 206-pound back ran 4.32 40-yard dash and holds up in pass protection. Despite Rodriguez's return suggesting a split, his lack of explosive plays and pass-catching should be outshined by Tuten. Source notes if Henderson received Tuten's offseason buzz, he'd go early 2nd round with Chase Brown and Kenneth Walker III; instead they're side-by-side at RB25-26 despite polar opposite offseasons.PositiveRoleSep 3, 2026
Bhayshul Tuten will receive the largest share of running back attempts for the Jacksonville Jaguars following Travis Etienne Jr.'s departure to the New Orleans Saints. Despite limited backup role usage in 2025 (83 carries for 307 yards, 10 receptions for 79 yards), Tuten scored 7 touchdowns and showed goal-line ability. The source projects his expanded role could result in a top-15 finish, with pass-catching ability adding PPR value.PositiveValueSep 3, 2026
Tuten represents strong keeper value, moving from a ~Round 12 keeper cost to Round 5 ADP; the source identifies him as a top fantasy football keeper for 2026, indicating his draft stock has risen significantly and he can be retained at a substantial discount.PositiveProjectionSep 2, 2026
Mark Ringo compares Tuten to Clinton Portis and highlights his 4.32-second forty-yard dash time at the NFL Scouting Combine, noting he is the fastest RB and should have plenty of scoring chances with an improving Jaguars offense.PositiveValueSep 2, 2026
Ryan Linkletter identifies Tuten as a league-winning RB candidate at a price that could make him one of the biggest values in fantasy drafts. As a rookie, Tuten ranked fifth in rushing success rate, 11th in missed tackle rate, and averaged 12.8 PPG when seeing 10+ touches. With Travis Etienne gone, his 296 touches are now available in Jacksonville's backfield. If Tuten commands 60% or more of the backfield work, he has legitimate top-12 upside.NegativeBreakoutAug 31, 2026
With Travis Etienne gone, Bhayshul Tuten will compete with Chris Rodriguez Jr. for the lead back role for the Jaguars in 2026. Tuten's rookie season was cut short by a finger injury, but before the injury, he was starting to make noise. On a per-touch basis, he flashed immense talent. Last season, among 55 qualifying backs, he ranked 5th in rushing success rate, 11th in missed-tackle rate and 17th in yards after contact per attempt. Rodriguez remains a concern for Tuten at the goal line and for overall touch count until his role is fleshed out, but if Tuten becomes the clear lead back, he has the talent to match Etienne's RB13 finish last year in fantasy points per game.PositiveBreakoutAug 30, 2026
Bhayshul Tuten is an electric RB who will burst on the fantasy scene with some long TD runs. As a rookie, Tuten ranked fifth in rushing success rate and 11th in missed tackle rate despite playing behind Travis Etienne, who is now gone. He averaged 12.8 PPG when seeing 10+ touches last season. If Tuten can secure 60-65% of the backfield in Liam Coen's offense, his combination of efficiency, explosiveness, and a favorable schedule gives him legitimate breakout potential at his current price.PositiveSleeperAug 29, 2026
Listed as a sleeper running back for the 2026 fantasy football season.PositiveSleeperAug 29, 2026
Listed as a running back sleeper candidate for 2026 fantasy drafts.PositiveRoleAug 29, 2026
Bhayshul Tuten will share carries with Chris Rodriguez Jr., but Tuten is the more explosive of the two and could catch passes, positioning him as the more dynamic option in the Jaguars backfield.NegativeValueAug 29, 2026
Ranked RB25 in FantasyPros' most accurate expert consensus; ADP 54, expert consensus rank not fully visible in data provided.PositiveBustAug 28, 2026
The source is actively avoiding Bhayshul Tuten despite industry optimism, citing gut instinct and lack of evidence for a breakout campaign. While Jacksonville has an elite offense and Travis Etienne Jr. is gone, the source didn't see anything from last season that screamed "breakout." The source believes Chris Rodriguez Jr. is the superior short-yardage and goal-line option for the Jaguars. Though Tuten is the more explosive runner, he has dealt with prolific fumbling issues dating back to Virginia Tech and was benched as recently as the end of last year for putting the ball on the ground. Rodriguez is reuniting with offensive coordinator Liam Coen (his coordinator at Kentucky in 2021), suggesting he was hand-picked for the role. Over 15 games last season, Tuten averaged 3.7 yards per carry on 83 rushing attempts and caught just 10 passes for 79 yards—"hardly numbers that scream 'breakout'." Backup LeQuint Allen Jr. is also an excellent receiving threat, further complicating matters. The source is skeptical that limited touches and loss of goal-line work on an offense with many capable receiving threats will turn into the big year others envision.NegativeRoleAug 28, 2026
Bust risk is a genuinely messy early-season committee situation given his coaching staff's real relationship with a specific veteran competitor, plus a tough early schedule.NegativeProjectionAug 28, 2026
Going as RB25 (around 59th overall), Tuten carries real explosiveness that didn't fully show up in his rookie season, which both analysts attribute more to a conservative, ball-security-focused approach than a lack of talent; both analysts ultimately land on boom, framing the real risk as more about needing patience through a rough start than a true season-long bust outcome, similar to how a different backfield situation played out last year before the more talented back eventually won out.NegativeProjectionAug 28, 2026
Ranked RB24 in superflex fantasy football draft rankings for 2026.PositiveBreakoutAug 27, 2026
Bhayshul Tuten is an electric rookie RB who will burst on the fantasy scene with long TD runs. As a rookie, he ranked fifth in rushing success rate and 11th in missed tackle rate despite playing behind Travis Etienne, who is now gone. Tuten took advantage of bigger workloads last season, averaging 12.8 PPG when seeing 10+ touches. If he can secure 60-65% of the backfield in Liam Coen's offense, his combination of efficiency, explosiveness, and a favorable schedule gives him legitimate breakout potential at his current price.NegativeProjectionAug 27, 2026
Bhayshul Tuten is ranked RB24 in the source's draft rankings with an ADP of 89 and a tier assignment of 4.NegativeProjectionAug 27, 2026
Ranked RB24 in 2026 draft rankings with ADP of 33 and projected 89 fantasy points; mid-tier running back option.PositiveBreakoutAug 24, 2026
Jim Moorman is high on Tuten despite not expecting a workhorse workload; Tuten carries RB1 (top-12) fantasy upside with home run-play ability and breakaway speed that should give him several spike weeks throughout the year, with a high enough floor for RB2 or FLEX play every week.NegativeValueAug 24, 2026
Ranked RB24 in FantasyPros draft rankings with ADP of 88 and average draft position of 61.8; positioned in tier 4 with a -4 ADP differential, indicating market overvaluation relative to consensus ranking.PositiveRoleAug 23, 2026
Bhayshul Tuten is positioned to secure high-leverage short-yardage and goal-line touches away from Chris Rodriguez and LeQuint Allen. Mark Ringo compares Tuten to a smaller version of Clinton Portis, highlighting his explosiveness and ability to score anytime he touches the ball. Tuten was efficient in the red zone as a rookie and can contribute in the passing game, with the potential to produce league-winning weeks if he takes control of the Jacksonville backfield.PositiveValueAug 23, 2026
Bhayshul Tuten is valued as RB25 in ADP and is a great value in Round 4-5. Brady Auer loves his upside as an RB2 in Rounds 4-5, noting Jacksonville ranked fourth in the NFL in RB screen routes last season and Liam Coen loves scheming up his running backs as weapons in the passing game. Jay Henry Ocho emphasizes the market is still pricing in uncertainty, but with Travis Etienne gone and Coen's proven ability to create major fantasy value for his lead back, Tuten's current RB2 price will look ridiculous if he takes control of the Jacksonville backfield.PositiveBreakoutAug 23, 2026
Bhayshul Tuten has enormous upside in 2026 as Jacksonville's lead back after Travis Etienne's departure. Jaguars HC Liam Coen has raved about Tuten at every possible point, and reports out of camp indicate he was dominating in joint practices against the Panthers and looked like an absolute star. Wolf Trelles-Heard notes Tuten ran a 4.32 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine, and combining that explosiveness with substantial volume (nearly 300 vacated touches from Etienne) will allow him to easily pass his RB25 price tag. Lawrence Iacona highlights that after an injury-shortened rookie season, Tuten caught 10 passes on 14 targets in limited action and could realistically climb into the 50-60 reception range with a full workload, giving him legitimate breakout potential.NegativeProjectionAug 22, 2026
Ranked RB24 in FantasyPros' most accurate expert consensus rankings with an ADP of 48 and average draft position of 74.NegativeValueAug 22, 2026
Bhayshul Tuten is ranked RB24 in FantasyPros' consensus draft rankings, with an ADP of 63 and a standard deviation of 7, indicating moderate expert consensus on his running back draft position.NegativeValueAug 21, 2026
Bhayshul Tuten (JAC RB24) shows a +1 ADP rise but a -6 value differential, indicating slight improving draft sentiment though the market is overvaluing the Jaguars running back.PositiveValueAug 21, 2026
Ranked up 1 spot to No. 63 in the latest riser/faller update, moving from No. 64 prior rank; ECR vs ADP shows -6 spread indicating market overvaluation.PositiveValueAug 20, 2026
Tuten has insane straight-line speed (4.32 40-yard dash at NFL Combine) combined with substantial volume on an offense that scored the fourth-most rushing touchdowns in 2025. This explosiveness and opportunity profile means he will easily pass his RB25 price tag and crush for fantasy managers this season.PositiveBreakoutAug 20, 2026
After an injury-shortened rookie season, Tuten is expected to open 2026 as Jacksonville's lead back with Travis Etienne now in New Orleans. Camp reports indicate he's been one of the most impressive players on the field and was nearly unstoppable in joint practices. He caught 10 passes on 14 targets in limited action last year, and with a full workload could realistically climb into the 50-60 reception range. This blend of receiving growth, opportunity, and early-camp buzz gives him legitimate breakout potential at his current RB25 ADP.PositiveProjectionAug 20, 2026
After an injury-shortened rookie season, Tuten is expected to open 2026 as Jacksonville's lead back with Travis Etienne now in New Orleans; reports out of camp say he's been one of the most impressive players on the field and was nearly unstoppable in joint practices; he caught 10 passes on 14 targets in limited action last year, and with a full workload he could realistically climb into the 50-60 reception range, blending receiving growth, opportunity, and explosiveness for league-winning upside.PositiveProjectionAug 20, 2026
Tuten was dominating in joint practices against the Panthers and "looked like an absolute star" per Sports Illustrated's John Shipley; Travis Etienne's departure frees up nearly 300 touches, with some early-down work going to Chris Rodriguez Jr. but Tuten getting plenty of opportunities on an offense that scored the fourth-most rushing touchdowns in 2025; Tuten ran a 4.32 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine, and combining that explosiveness with substantial volume, he will easily pass his RB25 price tag and crush for fantasy managers, per Wolf Trelles-Heard.PositiveProjectionAug 20, 2026
The market is still pricing in uncertainty, but Travis Etienne is gone and Liam Coen has already shown he can create major fantasy value for his lead back; Tuten was efficient in the red zone as a rookie, can contribute in the passing game, and has the explosiveness to produce league-winning weeks; if he takes control of the Jacksonville backfield, his current RB2 price will look ridiculous, per Jay Henry Ocho.PositiveBreakoutAug 20, 2026
Tuten is a threat to score anytime he touches the ball; he runs with tremendous burst and plays on a good offense; he's the most electric RB in Jacksonville, and his talent is obvious; Mark Ringo compares him to a smaller version of former Bronco and Redskin Clinton Portis.PositiveValueAug 20, 2026
Tuten is RB25 in ADP and a great value in Round 4; Jacksonville has 260 vacated rushing attempts giving Tuten a massive opportunity to take over the backfield; Liam Coen loves scheming running backs as weapons in the passing game—the Jaguars ranked fourth in RB screen routes last season, and Travis Etienne trailed only Christian McCaffrey in screen routes and targets; as an RB2 in Rounds 4-5, Tuten has significant upside, per Brady Auer.PositiveRoleAug 20, 2026
Tuten is currently co-starter with Chris Rodriguez on Jacksonville's RB depth chart, but Jags HC Liam Coen has raved about Tuten at every possible point; if Tuten can secure high-leverage short-yardage and goal-line touches away from Rodriguez and LeQuint Allen, he could become a star for the Jags and fantasy managers in 2026, per Ed Birdsall.NegativeProjectionAug 20, 2026
Ranked RB24 overall with an ADP of 64 in the 4th round tier; projects 86 points with 9.1 points per game, down 6 spots from prior ADP.NegativeValueAug 20, 2026
Ranked RB24 in FantasyPros draft rankings with ADP of 86 and consensus rank of 61.8; positioned in tier 4 of the draft board.PositiveBreakoutAug 19, 2026
Tuten, currently RB23, is positioned for a textbook breakout season in Jacksonville's potent offense after Travis Etienne Jr.'s departure. He faces minimal competition—Chris Rodriguez Jr. has never exceeded 500 rushing yards and missed most of camp with a foot injury, while LeQuint Allen is a pass-protection specialist. Tuten's 5-foot-9, 209-pound frame with a 4.32-second 40-yard dash and pass-catching ability make him an every-down back candidate. The Jaguars attempted to sign J.K. Dobbins before he returned to Denver, signaling their confidence in Tuten as the lead back. Etienne's 2025 receiving role (36 receptions, only one on third down) suggests Allen's involvement won't limit Tuten's lead-back usage. Coaching staff was vocal about targeting him from the draft's start.NegativeRoleAug 18, 2026
While fantasy players expected Tuten to run away with a featured role after the Jaguars replaced Travis Etienne Jr. with Chris Rodriguez Jr., training camp reports suggest Rodriguez and Tuten are closer to co-starters than lead guy and backup, limiting his ceiling.NegativeRoleAug 18, 2026
Fantasy players are excited for Tuten this season after the Jaguars swapped out Travis Etienne Jr. for Chris Rodriguez Jr. in free agency. While many believe the second-year pro will run away with a featured role, reports from training camp suggest Rodriguez and Tuten are closer to co-starters than lead guy and backup.NegativeValueAug 17, 2026
There are questions about whether Chris Rodriguez will eat into Bhayshul Tuten's share, but Travis Etienne finished RB10 in half-PPR in the Jags system while fighting off Tuten. Liam Cohen seems to love Tuten, and a ton of his risk is already baked into his cost.PositiveBreakoutAug 17, 2026
Bhayshul Tuten is identified as one of the exciting young running backs with massive upside in the mid-round targets for Hero RB strategy, with an ADP of 57.4 (RB25). The source notes he is a high-upside target but cautions that fantasy players haven't seen him play consistently at a high level in the NFL and he may be part of a split backfield; he could be a league winner or a player you can't trust early in the season.PositiveRoleAug 17, 2026
Tuten has an opportunity to be the lead back in Jacksonville following Travis Etienne's departure to New Orleans, with Chris Rodriguez Jr. also vying for the role; the source believes Tuten has the inside track. On 83 carries last season, he rushed for 307 yards, caught 10 receptions, and added seven touchdowns; could see 200-300 touches this season.NegativeProjectionAug 15, 2026
Ranked RB24 in expert consensus draft rankings with an average ADP of 50 and consensus rank of 62; projects 5.8 points per game with a -4 spot variance from consensus.NegativeProjectionAug 15, 2026
Ranked RB24 in FantasyPros' most accurate expert consensus with an ADP of 50 and consensus ranking of 73; average expert rank of 58.8 with 5.8-point standard deviation.PositiveProjectionAug 13, 2026
Jeremy Shulman projects Tuten to shatter his current RB25 standing, citing the Jacksonville offense's 2025 production (6th in total points, 5th in rushing TDs), Trevor Lawrence and Liam Coen's proven ability to move the offense, Travis Etienne's departure, and offseason buzz about Tuten's involvement rising significantly.PositiveValueAug 13, 2026
David Heilman projects Tuten as an RB2 with RB1 upside at an RB3 price in the 5th round. With Travis Etienne gone and Chris Rodriguez as the only other back brought in, Tuten's involvement will rise significantly; he showed promise last year with limited opportunities in Liam Coen's productive offense.PositiveSleeperAug 13, 2026
Mark Ringo compares Tuten to a smaller version of Clinton Portis, highlighting his electric running style and threat to score on any touch. Ringo notes Tuten is the most electric running back on Jacksonville's roster and runs with tremendous burst.