Summary

Bhayshul Tuten was selected in the 4th Round (#104 Overall) of the 2025 Draft out of Virginia Tech. Tuten is a fast, agile running back with big‑play ability and strong contact balance despite his smaller size. His strengths—explosiveness, missed‑tackle rate, special‑teams versatility—make him an intriguing NFL prospect. The primary cautions are his size for a lead‑back role, his blocking and receiving still needing refinement, and his current competition and snap limitation in the offense. With the right development and opportunity, he could emerge as a valuable offensive weapon and return specialist.

Strengths

• Explosive speed & burst: Tuten ran a 4.32‑second 40‑yard dash at the Combine and posted a top speed score for his position. ESPN.com

• High yards after contact and missed‑tackle ability: College data show he forced missed tackles at a high rate and gained substantial yards after contact. ESPN.com

• Change‑of‑pace and big‑play potential: His smaller stature plus elite speed allow him to hit openings quickly and turn shorter runs into big gains. In college he returned kickoffs, made big plays and amassed all‑purpose yards. Virginia Tech Athletics

• Short‑yardage/goal‑line value & contact balance: Coaches have praised his strength in contact despite his size—especially in short‑yardage or goal‑line scenarios. SI

• Versatility in special teams: Beyond rushing, he contributed as a returner in college, adding value in multiple phases of the game. Virginia Tech Athletics

Weaknesses

• Size and frame limitations for every‑down workhorse role: At 5′9″ and ~209 lbs, Tuten lacks the size that many teams prefer for a full‑time lead back, especially for high‑volume rushing with lots of contact.

• Pass‑protection and blocking: While not always highlighted, smaller backs often face challenges in pass protection and blocking bigger defenders; this is an area to monitor for him as he transitions to the NFL.

• Opportunity and role competition: Early in his NFL career, Tuten is behind an established lead back (in Jacksonville) and may have limited touches initially, which could impact his development and rhythm. ESPN.com

• Volume durability questions: While his output in college was strong, durability under heavier workloads and maintaining effectiveness over a long pro season remain to be proven given his size and the demands of the NFL.

• Route‑running / receiving nuance: Although he made some receiving contributions in college (for example 27 catches in 2023) his receiving profile was not elite; to maximize his value he may need to improve as a receiver and pass‑catch back. Virginia Tech Athletics

Fit & Outlook

Tuten is ideally suited for teams that employ a rotation of backs rather than asking one back to carry 300+ touches. His value is highest as a change‑of‑pace, explosive back who can catch out of the backfield, return kicks, and be a threat in space. In Jacksonville, he offers complement value to the lead back and can carve out situational roles (third‑down, special teams, big‑play runs). His ceiling is as a high‑value rotational back and special‑teams contributor rather than a traditional three‑down every‑down featured back, given his physical profile. If he continues to improve his blocking, receiving, taking care of the football (Tuten had a fumbling problem in college that has yet to manifest in the pros) and withstands increased workload, he could become a dynamic dual‑threat back. If not, he still has value as a complementary weapon in the offense and on special teams.