Bhayshul Tuten

Bhayshul Tuten enters the 2026 fantasy football season with real breakout appeal, and the path to volume looks much clearer than it did a year ago. Jacksonville moved on from Travis Etienne in free agency, and current depth-chart information has Tuten listed as the Jaguars’ starter, which gives him a strong chance to open the year as the lead back.

The appeal is that Tuten’s role should be built on opportunity as much as talent. Recent fantasy outlooks consistently project him as the top rushing option in Jacksonville, with estimates ranging from roughly 197 to 237 carries and meaningful passing-game work, which is enough to make him a strong RB2 target with upside if the workload holds.

There is still some risk baked into the profile. Analysts have noted that Chris Rodriguez and LeQuint Allen could form part of a rotation, so Tuten is not completely safe from losing touches, especially near the goal line or in passing-down situations. Even so, most current rankings place him in the RB23-RB26 range, which suggests the fantasy market sees him as useful but not yet a locked-in elite workhorse.

For fantasy drafters, Tuten looks like a player to target if you want upside without paying a premium for a proven star. The ceiling is obvious if he keeps the starter role and converts volume into touchdowns, and his floor is still reasonable because Jacksonville appears committed to giving him the first shot at lead-back work. He’s a confident mid-round pick in 2026, with a profile that can pay off nicely if the backfield remains his.