History of Travis Etienne in Timeline

Travis Etienne Jr. is a professional American football running back currently playing for the Jacksonville Jaguars in the NFL. He was drafted in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft after a successful college football career with the Clemson Tigers.

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1977: Steve Fuller's ACC Player of the Year awards

In 1977, Steve Fuller won the first of two consecutive ACC Player of the Year awards, a feat matched by Etienne later in his career.

January 26, 1999: Travis Etienne Jr. was born

On January 26, 1999, Travis Etienne Jr. was born. He is an American professional football running back.

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January 21, 2017: Etienne committed to Clemson University

On January 21, 2017, Travis Etienne committed to Clemson University to play college football.

2017: Etienne's freshman season at Clemson

In 2017, as a freshman at Clemson, Travis Etienne led the team in rushing with 766 yards and 13 touchdowns.

2018: Etienne wins National Championship with Clemson

In 2018, Travis Etienne was a key member of the Clemson team that won the national championship. He rushed for 1,659 yards and had 26 total touchdowns. Etienne was named ACC Player of the Year, ACC Offensive Player of the Year, and a first-team All-American.

January 17, 2020: Etienne announces return to Clemson

On January 17, 2020, Travis Etienne announced that he would return to Clemson for his senior year, foregoing the 2020 NFL draft.

October 31, 2020: Etienne breaks FBS record for touchdowns in consecutive games

On October 31, 2020, Travis Etienne broke Donnel Pumphrey's record for most consecutive games with a touchdown in FBS history, scoring in 42 games. He also broke the ACC career rushing record.

January 2021: Etienne declares for the NFL draft

In January 2021, Travis Etienne officially declared for the NFL draft.

July 19, 2021: Etienne signs rookie contract with Jaguars

On July 19, 2021, Travis Etienne signed his four-year rookie contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars, worth $12.9 million.

2021: Etienne suffers Lisfranc injury

During the 2021 preseason, Travis Etienne suffered a Lisfranc injury, prematurely ending his season and requiring surgery.

2021: Etienne drafted by the Jaguars

In 2021, Travis Etienne was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first round of the NFL draft.

2022: Etienne's performance in 2022 season and Wild Card Round

In 2022, Travis Etienne finished the season with 1,125 rushing yards and five touchdowns. In the Wild Card Round against the Los Angeles Chargers, he had 109 rushing yards and a crucial 25-yard run to set up the game-winning field goal.

2022: Etienne makes professional debut

In 2022, Travis Etienne made his professional debut in the Jaguars' season opener against the Washington Commanders, with four carries for 47 rushing yards.