LeQuint Allen

Allen primarily handled pass-blocking duties as the backup while Tuten brought more explosive contributions. Allen has just five carries for 32 yards and six receptions for 35 yards total, appearing locked as the Jaguars' No. 3 running back behind Tuten and starter Travis Etienne.

In his rookie season, Allen carried 23 times for 94 yards and caught 10 of 11 targets for 54 yards—essentially no fantasy relevance as a third-string option.

Bhayshul Tuten (value: 3,146) is the clear lead-back heir following Travis Etienne's departure to New Orleans, with Chris Rodriguez also occupying rotation snaps. Allen's path to meaningful volume runs through a narrow third-down/receiving niche, not the feature role.

Allen finished #81 PPR RB with just 1.6 PPG on a 3% target share and declining 4% carry share across 17 games. His actual fantasy contributions were negligible — special teams and pass-blocking carry zero dynasty scoring value.

As a 7th-round pick (236th overall), Allen faces organizational perception challenges compared to teammate Bhayshul Tuten, who was drafted higher and received more explosive offensive opportunities during their rookie seasons.

Travis Etienne's impending free agency creates unpredictability in Jacksonville's backfield hierarchy, but Tuten appears positioned as the primary beneficiary rather than Allen if Etienne departs.

At 21.5 years old, Allen is entering his peak RB production window (ages 22-28) with multi-year upside ahead, making this an ideal time to acquire in dynasty formats.

Allen was arguably the most accomplished receiving back in the 2025 class at Syracuse and HC/OC Liam Coen praised his passing-down and pass-pro work, calling him eager for more. He fits a Coen pass-heavy scheme as the satellite back.

Starter Travis Etienne is scheduled to hit free agency during the offseason, creating a potential path to increased touches if Jacksonville moves on or Etienne departs.

Travis Etienne signed a 4-year, $52M deal with the New Orleans Saints, removing the clear-cut starter and opening legitimate backfield volume in Jacksonville for the first time in Allen's career. This is the single most important development for his dynasty outlook.

Allen evolved into a serious weapon in the passing game, with more than 500 receiving yards last year and college production suggesting NFL versatility. The running backs were involved in the passing game relatively often under Coen's scheme.

Jacksonville used zero 2026 draft picks at running back (WR and TE only), reflecting organizational confidence in developing Tuten and Allen internally. No new draftee was introduced to threaten Allen's roster spot or role.

Young RB (21) — peak value years ahead