Jaguars Sign First-Round RB Travis Etienne

Ian Rapoport reports the Jaguars have signed first-round RB Travis Etienne to a four-year rookie contract. 

The #Jaguars have agreed to terms with first-round RB Travis Etienne and he’ll likely sign his four-year rookie contract today, source said. Like Trevor Lawrence, the No. 25 pick gets no offset language in his deal and a large amount of his signing bonus upfront.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 19, 2021

The Jaguars now have signed all but two members of their draft class.

Round	Player	Pos.	Note
1	Trevor Lawrence	QB	Signed
1	Travis Etienne	RB	Signed
2	Tyson Campbell	CB
2	Walker Little	OT
3	Andre Cisco	DB	Signed
4	Jay Tufele	DT	Signed
4	Jordan Smith	EDGE	Signed
5	Luke Farrell	TE	Signed
6	Jalen Camp	WR	Signed

 

Etienne, 22, was a three-year starter at Clemson and a first-team All-American in his final three seasons. 

Etienne is projected to sign a four-year, $12,898,105 with the Jaguars that includes a $6,740,440 signing bonus. The Jaguars will have a fifth-year option to pick up on him in 2024. 

During his college career at Clemson, Etienne rushed for 4,952 yards on 686 carries (7.2 YPC) to go along with 102 receptions for 1,155 yards receiving and 78 total touchdowns over the course of 55 games and four seasons. He also totaled 706 kick return yards and 44 punt return yards.