Travis Etienne
NFL running back for the Jacksonville Jaguars
Born
January 26th, 1999
26 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional American football player, played as a running back in the National Football League (NFL). Attended Clemson University where achieved significant success, contributing to multiple playoff appearances. Drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Suffered a season-ending injury during his rookie year but returned in the following season, demonstrating notable performance and establishing himself as a key player for the team.
Rushed for 1,441 yards in 2022 season
Won national championship with Clemson in 2016
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