Jaguars pick RB Tank Bigsby in 3rd round

The Jacksonville Jaguars selected Auburn running back Tank Bigsby in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 88th overall.

Bigsby will likely slide in behind Travis Etienne in the Jaguars' backfield.

Bigsby was a consistent rusher at Auburn, tallying at least 800 yards in each of his three seasons. He put up 970 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2022.

Jacksonville added offensive tackle Anton Harrison in Round 1 and tight end Brenton Strange in the second round.

Pre-draft profile

Bigsby has the talent to contribute as an early-down runner from the outset of his pro career. The Auburn product does well to process what's in front of him and runs with an intriguing blend of physicality and better lateral quickness than you might expect. It's unclear whether he'll ever develop into a reliable option on obvious passing downs, but Bigsby's skill set is an easy translation for a volume role between the tackles. He could be a reliable ball-carrier in any scheme, given the opportunity for regular touches.