Jaguars running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. carves out short-yardage role behind Tuten
The gist
Jaguars running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. has 28 carries for 113 yards and two touchdowns over five games.
He backs up starter Bhayshul Tuten, so his touches depend on short-yardage snaps.
How it unfolded
- Sep 15, 2026Rodriguez, quarterback Joey Aguilar and receiver Trebor Peña, each of Hispanic heritage, surprised students from BridgePrep Academy at the first of two Somos DUUUVAL Youth Football Camps.
- Oct 11, 2026Rodriguez gained five yards on two carries and caught his only target for six yards in the Jaguars' 19-17 win over the Eagles, his least involvement through five games.
- Oct 18, 2026In London in Week 6 against the Houston Texans, Rodriguez had 36 yards on his first five carries after coming in for Tuten.