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Jaguars' Bhayshul Tuten nominated for NFL Rookie of the Week after performance vs. Bengals
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- Jaguars' Bhayshul Tuten nominated for NFL Rookie of the Week after performance vs. Bengals
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Bhayshul Tuten has been nominated for this week's NFL's Rookie of the Week after his Week 2 performance against the Cincinnati Bengals .
Tuten totaled 74 scrimmage yards (42 rushing and 32 receiving), which included an eight-yard catch-and-run for a touchdown. His yardage total was the third highest amongst rookies in Weke 2, and his 5.3 yards per carry were the second most.
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Other players who were nomiunated include New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo , Tennessee Titans wide receiver Elic Ayomanor , Carolina Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan , Indianapolis Colts tight end Tyler Warren and Philadelphia Eagles safety Andrew Mukuba .
Tuten was drafted by Jacksonville in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft and has quickly become the team's top backup running back behind starter Travis Etienne . The Jaguars re-shuffled their runnings backs room after Week 1, sending Tank Bigsby to the Eagles via a trade. The deal left two rookies — Tuten and seventh-round pick LeQuint Allen — as the top backs behind Etienne.
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On Monday, Tuten was asked about the confidence Jacksonville's coaching staff has instilled in him, noting that the trust means a lot.
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"It means a lot. Like you said, the people that my game time, carries depend on put that much trust in me to go out there, on the next level which I'm new to, and execute. It definitely showed the amount of confidence and belief they have in me, so I just try to go out there and do the best to prove them right," said Tuten.
Tuten is quickly becoming a fan favorite, especially after his bruising runs through the preseason and agile movements to find open space as he did against the Bengals to score on Sunday.
This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Jaguars' Bhayshul Tuten nominated for NFL's Rookie of the Week honor
