Quick Info
| Profession | American football running back |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 19/01/1999 |
| Age | 27 years |
| Birthplace | Salem, New Jersey, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Jonathan Taylor
25/10/2026
NFL insiders reported that the Denver Broncos, Green Bay Packers and Seahawks are among the teams expected to consider a trade for Taylor. The report came as the Colts, sitting at 2-4, had recently fired general manager Chris Ballard and were weighing their next moves before the trade deadline.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Jonathan Taylor is an American professional football running back who plays for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
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| Weight | 226 lb (103 kg) |
| Position | Running back |
| Jersey Number | 28 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Salem High School, New Jersey |
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| College | University of Wisconsin (2017-2019) |
Family
| Mother | Elizabeth Taylor |
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| Father | Jonathan James |
| Father's Background | Played college basketball for San Francisco State from 1982 to 1986 |
Career
| College Career | Played three seasons for the Wisconsin Badgers, earning two Big Ten Running Back of the Year awards (2018, 2019), the Big Ten Freshman of the Year award (2017), and three first-team All-Big Ten selections (2017-2019) |
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| NFL Draft | Selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the second round (41st overall pick) of the 2020 NFL Draft |
| Professional Career | Plays for the Indianapolis Colts; in 2021 he led the NFL in both rushing yards and rushing touchdowns, earning unanimous All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors |
| Career Statistics | Career NFL rushing yards: 7,951; rushing touchdowns: 75; receptions: 197; receiving yards: 1,538 (as of Week 4, 2026) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. At Salem High School he set a New Jersey state rushing yards record, and in his senior season he received the Jim Henry Award as the top high school area player. | |
| 2. He was the first player to rush for more than 6,000 yards in three college seasons. | |
| 3. He was also an accomplished track and field athlete, winning two state titles in the 100-meter dash. |
