Virginia Tech Hokies running back Bhayshul Tuten is now officially an NFL player. On Saturday, the Jacksonville Jaguars selected Tuten with the No. 104 overall pick (fourth round) in the 2025 NFL draft.
The Paulsboro, New Jersey, native spent the past two seasons with the Hokies after beginning his career at North Carolina A&T. In 2023, Tuten played in 13 games, carried the ball 173 times for 863 yards, averaging 5.0 yards per carry, and 10 touchdowns. Tuten also caught two touchdowns and returned two kickoffs for touchdowns. He averaged 29 yards per return and was the ACC’s top kick returner.
Tuten was even better in 2024, appearing in 11 games, rushing for 1,159 yards, averaging 6.3 yards per attempt. He also rushed for 15 touchdowns and earned All-ACC honors.
Head coach Brent Pry released the following statement on Tuten:
“Bhayshul has a quiet confidence about him that I absolutely love,” Pry said. “He is an explosive athlete with a compact frame. He has elite straight-line speed but also runs with powerful legs and great contact balance which allows him to run through defenders. Bhayshul’s combine numbers were off the charts and he has tremendous upside at the next level.”
Best of luck, Bhayshul. We are rooting for you.