Travis Etienne Jr. has been ranked as one of the top 20 running backs in the NFL by CBS Sports, landing at No. 11 in the preseason rankings. Despite a challenging start due to injury setbacks, Etienne has shown consistency with over 1,000 rushing yards in back-to-back seasons, averaging 4.4 yards per carry.

By the Numbers
  • Etienne ranks 11th in CBS Sports' preseason NFL running back rankings.
  • His total yards from scrimmage in the previous season were 1,484, the fifth-best among running backs.
  • His yards per carry dropped from 5.1 in his rookie year to 3.8 in the following season.
  • Jacksonville had a low run-blocking grade of 40.6 by Pro Football Focus, impacting Etienne's performance.
  • Etienne's stuff rate of 25.5% was the second highest in the NFL among running backs with at least 100 carries.
Yes, But

The inefficiency in Etienne's yards per carry can be partially attributed to the poor performance of the Jaguars' offensive line.

State of Play
  • Travis Etienne ranks 11th in CBS Sports' running back rankings.
  • He faces challenges due to the struggling offensive line of the Jacksonville Jaguars.
  • Improvement in the team's offensive line could positively impact Etienne's performance.
What's Next

Etienne's upcoming season performance may hinge on the development of the younger offensive line starters in Jacksonville.

Bottom Line

Despite challenges with the Jaguars' offensive line, Travis Etienne's consistent performance places him among the top running backs in the NFL, with potential for further improvement based on team developments.