RB 9
J'Mari Taylor
Virginia
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 199 lbs
Class: Senior
Report by:
Paul Kilgallen
Measurables
Physical
Height
5'10"
Weight
199 lbs
Arm Length
30 in
Hand Size
9 in
Speed & Agility
40-Time
4.63 s
10-Yard-Split
1.63 s
Explosiveness
Vertical
34.5 in
Broad Jump
9'7"
Bench Press
20 reps
Traits
offense
Quick Burst
Trait Prototype: Chris Johnson
offense
Power Runner
Trait Prototype: Najee Harris
offense
Vision Runner
Trait Prototype: Josh Jacobs
multi
Contact Balance
Trait Prototype: Dameon Pierce
Summary
Strengths
Footwork
Contact Balance
Vision
Violent Runner
Durability
Weaknesses
Raw Pass Pro
Long Speed
Final Report
J'Mari Taylor, a Redshirt Senior RB out of Virginia by way of FCS's North Carolina Central University, has been proving the haters wrong every year of his collegiate career. A 0-star recruit, he took more of the backfield share each year until he exploded for 1200 yards and earned a portal look from Virginia. He moved into Power Four competition seamlessly, going for 1300 APY and 15 TD's, including 650+ yards after contact. I would characterize him as a graceful rumbler. He's got good vision and footwork running between the tackles, and hits holes with violence and conviction. Whatever he lacks in runaway speed, he makes up for with short area quickness and good contact balance through tackles. He will do well in a zone scheme that isn't asking him to bump everything to the outside and in a committee role getting tough yards.