Darius_Taylor_(American_football)

Darius Taylor (American football)

Darius Taylor (American football)

American football player (born 2004)

Darius Taylor is an American football running back for the Minnesota Golden Gophers.

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Early life and high school

Taylor grew up in Detroit, Michigan and attended Walled Lake Western High School. In his senior season in high school, he rushed for 2,450 yards and 36 touchdowns, on 268 carries, while also hauling in 14 receptions for 300 yards and a touchdown.[2] Taylor was rated a three-star recruit and decided to commit to play college football at the University of Minnesota over other offers from schools such as Boston College, Iowa, Michigan State and Wisconsin.[3][4][5]

College career

Taylor enrolled early at Minnesota in January 2023. He made his collegiate debut against Nebraska where he made one rushing attempt for three yards.[6] Taylor was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Week for three weeks in a row after his performances against Eastern Michigan in week two,[7] North Carolina in week three[8] and Northwestern in week four.[9] However, after rushing for 198 yards and two touchdowns versus Northwestern, Taylor left the game with an injury.[10][11]

References

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    Thompson, Lee. "Top Recruits: Big Ten-bound Darius Taylor is electric in everything he does". MLive.com. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
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    Burnstein, Scott. "Minnesota adds versatile weapon with commitment from Walled Lake Western's do-it-all Darius Taylor". The Oakland Press. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
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    "Taylor Repeats as Big Ten Freshman of the Week". Minnesota Golden Gophers. September 18, 2023. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
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    "Taylor Runs to Third Straight B1G Freshman of the Week Honor". Minnesota Golden Gophers. September 25, 2023. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
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    Greder, Andy. "Gophers tailback Darius Taylor's injury looms over Northwestern loss". Pionner Press. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
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    Johnson, Randy. "Gophers freshman Darius Taylor's injury status uncertain for Louisiana game". Star Tribune. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
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