Travis Etienne Provides Update On His Recovery From Injury

After being taken in the first round of the NFL Draft by Jacksonville, former Clemson running back Travis Etienne missed most of his rookie season with a foot injury.

Clemson’s all-time leading rusher and two-time ACC Player of the Year, provided an update on Monday regarding how the recovery process is going.

“I definitely feel like as of now I’ll be ready for training camp, I’ll be ready to go,” Etienne told John Shipley of Jaguars Report.

#Jaguars RB Travis Etienne has been running in the pool coming off Lisfranc injury. Will start running on field soon. Hasn't been able to squat but will be able to soon. Expects to be ready for camp.

— Hays Carlyon (@HaysCarlyon) January 10, 2022

Etienne also disclosed that he could have returned this season, but was advised not to do so by doctors.

#Jaguars RB Travis Etienne says that the doctors told him he could have been back this season, but recommended taking the full season so he could have a full, complete recovery from the Lisfranc injury.

— Demetrius Harvey (@Demetrius82) January 10, 2022

Etienne left Clemson after the 2020 season as the Tigers all-time leading rusher, as well as the ACC career record-holder for rushing yards (4,952), total touchdowns (78), rushing touchdowns (70) and points (468).