"Travis Etienne, count your days" - NFL fans react as Jaguars draft speedy RB Bhayshul Tuten in Round 3

The Jacksonville Jaguars decided to go with a running back in Day 3 of the draft. Bhayshul Tuten found himself a home with the team after getting drafted as the 104th overall pick. Tuten joins a running back room that boasts 2021 first-round pick Travis Etienne Jr.

With Bhayshul Tuten's selection, coach Liam Coen continues to revamp the Jaguars's RB department while focusing more on rushing plays on offense.

Expand Tweet

Fans took to social media to react to the ex-Virginia Tech running back joining the Jacksonville Jaguars. Some stated that Tuten might possibly go on to replace Travis Etienne Jr. as a starter.

Looking to predict NFL playoff Scenarios? Try our NFL Playoff Predictor for real-time simulations and stay ahead of the game!

"TRAVIS ETIENNE, COUNT YOUR DAYS," one fan commented.

"Bhayshul Tuten's selection means it's looking dark for Travis Etienne," another fan said.

"AThe Bhayshul Tuten pick to the Jaguars might mean it will be the last of Travis Eitenne on the Jaguars," this fan wrote.

Others stated that Jacksonville is making wise decisions in this year's draft.

"Jags having a good draft tbh," this fan said.

"This is how you draft a RB, not in the top 5," another fan stated.

"You got the best RB in the draft! An amazing athlete and person!!! Lets go Bhayshul! Congratulations!!" one fan commented.

With Travis Etienne Jr. set to become a free agent in 2026, there is a possibility that Bhayshul Tuten will be paired with Tank Bigsby. During his two-season stint with the Hokies, Tuten - who recorded a total of 2,022 rushing yards and 25 TDs - was honored as a Second-Team All-SEC during both campaigns.

Virginia Tech coach Brent Pry shares heartwarming message for Bhayshul Tuten after Jaguars selection

Brent Pry got the opportunity to coach running back Bhayshul Tuten during his two years with the Virginia Tech Hokies.

After going in the fourth round, the Hokies's head coach shared a heartwarming message on social media for his former player. Pry congratulated Tuten on getting drafted and shared his excitement to witness his professional journey in the league.

"One of the most dynamic backs in the country- Jags just got a game-changer. Proud of you Tuten! big things ahead," Pry wrote.

Expand Tweet

Apart from Bhayshul Tuten, the Jacksonville Jaguars traded up with the Cleveland Browns to get Travis Hunter second overall. They used their third-round picks on cornerback Caleb Ransaw (No. 88) and guard Wyatt Milum (No. 89).

About the author

Priyam is a College Sports content executive at Sportskeeda with a master's in Advertising and Marketing Management and over two years of experience as a writer. When it comes to reporting, Priyam believes doing a technical deep dive is one of his biggest strengths and he loves to dissect plays on the field and factor out the strengths/weaknesses of players.

A fan of the Alabama Crimson Tide football team, Priyam sees Nick Saban as the greatest coach of all time. He is also rooting for Alabama quarterback Jalen Milore after following his progress over the years. The Michigan Wolverines football team is another of his favorite programs and it will be interesting to see how both these teams perform in new coaching eras.

When he’s not reporting, Priyam is usually at the gym or indulging in music. He has been a guitarist and a drummer for the past 17 years and finds his time of peace when playing music.

Know More

Jaguars Fans! Check out the latest Jacksonville Jaguars Schedule and dive into the Jaguars Depth Chart for NFL Season 2024-25.

Edited by William Paul