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News: 1 day agoTuten and Chris Rodriguez are listed as co-starters on the Jaguars' initial unofficial depth chart, Ryan O'Halloran of The Florida Times-Union reports.

Spin: Preseason depth charts can often be taken with a grain of salt, but in this case the 'Tuten or Rodriguez' listing aligns with the notion that the Jaguars will employ a committee approach -- possibly resulting in Tuten and Rodriguez forming a 1A/1B combo -- to fill the void created by the offseason departure of last year's leading rusher Travis Etienne. Also in the mix for Jacksonville's backfield touches in that context is LeQuint Allen, who could factor in on third downs. In any case, regardless of how the team's carries/targets are distributed come Week 1, Tuten's share figures to be enough to merit fantasy lineup consideration out of the gate this season.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Tuten is positioned to take over lead-back duties in Jacksonville following the offseason departure of Travis Etienne Jr. Tuten played sparingly as a rookie, totaling 83 carries and 14 targets in 15 games. He cleared 10 touches in only one game (a 15-touch, 74-yard effort in Week 11), but he did find the end zone in all four games in which he had at least eight touches. The 2025 fourth-round pick will see some scoring regression (seven TDs on 93 touches), but he flashed in limited work, can contribute as a rusher and receiver, is working in a good offense and has only journeyman Chris Rodriguez Jr. and passing-down specialist LeQuint Allen Jr. as his competition. Tuten is still unproven, but the 23-year-old has a path to a breakout season.