A 1st-round pick (25th overall) in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Clemson, Travis Etienne has built an NFL career since. Now with NO, he's in his 6th NFL season. Last season's 48.8 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 48th percentile among RBs, below average for the position. His ball security stands out most — the 99th percentile at the position. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 3,926 rushing yards and 25 touchdowns.
Size
5'10", 215#
College
Clemson
Draft
Rd 1, 25th overall (2021)
Seasons
2021–2026
2023 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology71th percentile among RBs
17 games · 325 touches
Week 1 projection · @ DET
MethodologyMean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.
2023 attribute card
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Athleticism
Speed74▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst70▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.
Agilityno data▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).
Size39▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency23▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry16▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion36▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving97▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security99▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume99▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency23▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Across 5 NFL seasons on file, Travis Etienne has played in 69 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: JAX (2022–2025), NO (2026).
He has rushed for 3,926 yards and 25 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 179 passes for 1,389 yards and 7 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2022 with JAX: 1,125 yards and 5 touchdowns in 17 games.
By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2022: a 61.2, in the 82nd percentile among RBs that year.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game156, 1 TD vs DEN, 2022 Week 8
- Most receiving yards in a game73 on 3 catches, 3 TD vs NYJ, 2025 Week 15
2023 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 9 | 503 56/g | 5 | 27 3.0/g | 191 21/g | 0 |
| Away | 8 | 505 63/g | 6 | 31 3.9/g | 285 36/g | 1 |
| In division | 6 | 385 64/g | 3 | 24 4.0/g | 172 29/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 11 | 623 57/g | 8 | 34 3.1/g | 304 28/g | 1 |
| In wins | 9 | 665 74/g | 9 | 30 3.3/g | 267 30/g | 1 |
| In losses | 8 | 343 43/g | 2 | 28 3.5/g | 209 26/g | 0 |
| On grass | 11 | 591 54/g | 6 | 37 3.4/g | 328 30/g | 1 |
| On turf | 6 | 417 70/g | 5 | 21 3.5/g | 148 25/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 3 | 186 62/g | 3 | 12 4.0/g | 81 27/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 14 | 822 59/g | 8 | 46 3.3/g | 395 28/g | 1 |
2023 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | IND | 77 rush yds, 1 TD · 5 rec, 27 yds, 0 TD | 59.4 |
| Week 2 | KC | 40 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD | 35 |
| Week 3 | HOU | 88 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 50 yds, 0 TD | 67.1 |
| Week 4 | ATL | 55 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD | 31.7 |
| Week 5 | BUF | 136 rush yds, 2 TD · 4 rec, 48 yds, 0 TD | 89.9 |
| Week 6 | IND | 55 rush yds, 2 TD · 3 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD | 66.1 |
| Week 7 | NO | 53 rush yds, 2 TD · 3 rec, 24 yds, 0 TD | 36.3 |
| Week 8 | PIT | 79 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 70 yds, 1 TD | 60.2 |
| Week 10 | SF | 35 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD | 41.9 |
| Week 11 | TEN | 52 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD | 41.3 |
| Week 12 | HOU | 56 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 30 yds, 0 TD | 11.1 |
| Week 13 | CIN | 45 rush yds, 1 TD · 4 rec, 34 yds, 0 TD | 57.7 |
| Week 14 | CLE | 35 rush yds, 1 TD · 4 rec, 37 yds, 0 TD | 40.3 |
| Week 15 | BAL | 31 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD | 53 |
| Week 16 | TB | 12 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD | 38.5 |
| Week 17 | CAR | 102 rush yds, 2 TD · 2 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD | 75.3 |
| Week 18 | TEN | 57 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 30 yds, 0 TD | 49.8 |
Travis Etienne — common questions
- What position does Travis Etienne play?
- Travis Etienne is listed as an RB.
- Which teams has Travis Etienne played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Travis Etienne has played for JAX (2022–2025), NO (2026).
- Where did Travis Etienne go to college?
- Travis Etienne played college football at Clemson.
- When was Travis Etienne drafted?
- Travis Etienne was selected in round 1, 25th overall, of the 2021 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Travis Etienne scored?
- Travis Etienne has 32 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (25 rushing, 7 receiving).
- What is Travis Etienne's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Travis Etienne rated 55.9 for 2026, the 81st percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
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