Travis Etienne Expected to Remain Jags' "Top Back" in 2025

The statement by the Florida Times-Union's Demetrius Harvey was made more so in reference to Etienne’s current standing on the depth chart and left the door open for the potential for Etienne to fall down a spot or two, depending on ‘how the team’s run game evolves.’ Specifically, Harvey made a point to reference that Etienne could find a home as the team’s receiving back – something that he’s proven himself capable of early in his NFL career and in college, despite a lackluster showing in 2024. Given the fact that Etienne is, after all, a former first round pick himself, it would make sense for him to get the first crack at the team’s lead role in 2025 –however, as we saw last year in Tampa Bay, Liam Coen won’t be afraid to give more playing time to players who deserve opportunity. That’s how Bucky Irving came to be, and with Bhayshul Tuten boasting a very strong and efficient college profile, any underperformance based on the team’s expectations of Etienne could land him in a Rachaad White-type of role this season behind either Tuten or even Tank Bigsby. Bigsby saw the most carries last season, but going into 2025, it’s truly anyone’s game. With Etienne’s price in the low-RB3 range, it’s hard to go wrong with him because his upside is well within the RB2 range. But with three capable runners in the backfield, it would take a lot for Etienne to play head and shoulders above the other two RBs this year.