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American football RB Jonathan Taylor plays for Colts; set New Jersey state rushing yards record in HS.
Jonathan Taylor is an American football running back for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Wisconsin and was a two-time consensus All-American. Taylor holds numerous NCAA rushing records and is widely regarded as one of the most productive college running backs ever.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2000</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Jonathan Taylor is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On January 2, 2000, Jonathan Taylor was born in Salem, New Jersey.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2016</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Commits to University of Wisconsin</div><div class='timeline-text'>Taylor commits to play college football at the University of Wisconsin.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2017</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Leads Wisconsin to Orange Bowl Victory</div><div class='timeline-text'>Taylor leads the Badgers to a 34-24 victory over Miami in the 2017 Orange Bowl.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2018</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Named Big Ten Running Back of the Year</div><div class='timeline-text'>Taylor is named the Big Ten's Running Back of the Year after rushing for 1,977 yards and 15 touchdowns.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2019</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Selected 41st Overall in NFL Draft</div><div class='timeline-text'>Selected as the 41st overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Rushes for 1000 Yards</div><div class='timeline-text'>Rushes for 1,169 yards and 11 touchdowns in his first season with the Colts.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2021</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Named Pro Bowl MVP</div><div class='timeline-text'>Named Pro Bowl MVP after leading the NFC to a 38-33 victory over the AFC, rushing for 95 yards and two touchdowns.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He's a Great Role Model</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Jonathan Taylor is a great role model for young athletes. He is a great example of how hard work and dedication can lead to success. He is also a great example of how to be a good person and treat others with respect.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He’s an Elite Athlete</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Jonathan Taylor is an elite athlete who has been recognized as one of the best running backs in college football. Taylor has tremendous speed, agility, and strength which make him a dangerous threat on the field.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>His Commitment to Giving Back</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Jonathan Taylor is committed to making a difference in his community by giving back. He has done volunteer work such as helping out at food pantries, donating supplies to those in need, and speaking at schools about the importance of education.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>First Round Draft Pick</h3><p class='facts-text'>Jonathan Taylor was the first round draft pick for the Indianapolis Colts in 2020. He is the first running back to be selected in the first round by the Colts since Joseph Addai in 2006.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Record Breaking College Career</h3><p class='facts-text'>Jonathan Taylor had a record breaking college career at Wisconsin, becoming the only player in NCAA history to rush for 6,000 yards in three seasons and amassing 8,000 career rushing yards.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Three Time Consensus All American</h3><p class='facts-text'>Jonathan Taylor was a three time consensus All American at Wisconsin, an award given to the best players in college football.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Won Two Doak Walker Awards</h3><p class='facts-text'>Jonathan Taylor won two Doak Walker awards, given to the nation's top college running back, in 2018 and 2019.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Holds NCAA Record for Most Touchdowns in a Single Season</h3><p class='facts-text'>Jonathan Taylor holds the NCAA record for most touchdowns in a single season with 31 in 2019. He broke the previous record of 30 set by Barry Sanders in 1988.</p></div></div>
Jonathan Taylor is a 24-year-old American Football player, who was born on January 19, 1999. He is best known for his outstanding college football career at Wisconsin and an early NFL career with the Indianapolis Colts. His standout performance and consistent playmaking earned him All-American recognition, 2 rushing championships and Conclusionist of the Doak Walker award.
