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April 6, 2026<\/p>\n

Sports Illustrated’s John Shipley writes that the Jacksonville Jaguars love their running back room as they head into the 2026 NFL draft later this month. Shipley also writes that it “seems like the Jaguars are set to keep their RB group as-is” when it comes to the draft after they signed Chris Rodriguez Jr.<\/a> The Jags lost Travis Etienne Jr.<\/a> to the New Orleans Saints in free agency, but between Rodriguez, Bhayshul Tuten<\/a>, and LeQuint Allen Jr.<\/a>, the team has “enough weapons” to make a leap with their running game in 2026. Tuten, who was a fourth-round pick last year out of Virginia Tech, had 83 carries for 307 yards (3.7 yards per carry) and five rushing touchdowns while adding 10 catches for 79 yards and two touchdowns. He’ll be in a battle with C-Rod in training camp this summer for lead-back duties. Tuten’s dynasty value is clearly on the rise with Etienne out of the picture, but he won’t necessarily be handed workhorse duties, and Allen figures to be Jacksonville’s primary pass-catching back. Tuten’s explosiveness will make him a high-end RB2 if he’s the starter on early downs.–Keith Hernandez<\/a>
Source: Sports Illustrated – John Shipley<\/a> <\/p>\n