J'Mari Taylor News, Rumors, Updates - Virginia Cavaliers

Enters NFL Draft Taylor will enter the 2026 NFL Draft, per Jacquie Franciulli of 247Sports.com.

Impact Taylor was dynamic in his first year of FBS football, rushing for 1,062 yards and 14 touchdowns on 4.8 yards per carry. He also reeled in 43 catches for 253 yards and one score. The former NC Central tailback isn't likely to be one of the first halfbacks selected, but he should still get his shot with an NFL franchise come April.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 20 Virginia Bests No. 25 Missouri in Gator Bowl to Secure First 11-Win Year

The hard-fought meeting in Jacksonville saw the Cavaliers emerge victorious over the Tigers on Saturday night.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

No. 20 Virginia Bests No. 25 Missouri in Gator Bowl to Secure First 11-Win Year

No. 20 Virginia notches first 11-win season by beating 25th-ranked Missouri in the Gator Bowl

Harrison Waylee ran for a touchdown, Chandler Morris threw for 198 yards and No. 20 Virginia edged 25th-ranked Missouri 13-7 in the Gator Bowl on Saturday night

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Not playing in Gator Bowl Taylor (personal) is out for Saturday's game against Missouri, Greg Madia of The Daily Progress reports.

Impact Taylor was not spotted in warmups with the rest of the RBs before the game, and his absence will be huge for the Cavaliers. This means Harrison Waylee is expected to get the start, as he was seen working with quarterback Chandler Morris in warmups. Taylor ends the 2025 season with 222 carries for 1,062 yards and 14 touchdowns across 13 games.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Gator Bowl Taylor is deliberating about whether or not he's going to play in Saturday's game against Missouri in the Gator Bowl, Greg Madia of The Daily Progress reports.

Impact Taylor doesn't look to be dealing with an injury ahead of the Gator Bowl, so it's likely a personal decision that could keep him sidelined. The starting running back's true status should be determined prior to kickoff. If he ends up being inactive for the matchup against the Tigers, Noah Vaughn (ankle) or Harrison Waylee should get the start.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in ACC Championship loss Taylor had 15 carries for 65 yards and caught 4 of 5 targets for 34 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 27-20 overtime loss against Duke.

Impact Taylor fell one yard shy of extending his streak of games with 100 yards from scrimmage to five. Still, the senior tailback found paydirt for the 16th time this season, though it was his first receiving score. With a bowl game left on the schedule, Taylor has rushed 222 times for 1,062 yards and 14 touchdowns while adding 43 receptions for 253 receiving yards. He also completed his only pass attempt for a one-yard TD.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Surprising Duke meets No. 16 Virginia in ACC Championship Game amid CFP uncertainty

The Atlantic Coast Conference Championship Game is set to be a surprising matchup between Duke and No. 16 Virginia

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

No. 16 Virginia savors breakout season with trip to ACC title game 3 years after shooting tragedy

No. 16 Virginia defied expectations all year to reach the Atlantic Coast Conference Championship Game in coach Tony Elliott's fourth season

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Tops 100 yards from scrimmage Taylor logged 20 rushes for 80 yards and one touchdown and reeled in 4 of 5 targets for 34 yards during Saturday's 27-7 victory over Virginia Tech.

Impact Taylor topped 100 yards from scrimmage for a fourth straight game to close the 2025 regular season, and he scored his fifth rushing touchdown of that stretch. With at least the ACC championship game remaining, Taylor has rushed 207 times for 997 yards and 14 touchdowns while adding 219 receiving yards.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 17 Virginia tops Virginia Tech 27-7 to clinch a spot in ACC title game

J’Mari Taylor became the first Atlantic Coast Conference running back since 2021 to run for a touchdown and throw for a score in the same game as No. 17 Virginia beat Virginia Tech...

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores twice against Duke Taylor compiled 18 carries for 133 yards and two touchdowns and hauled in 1 of 4 targets for 25 yards during Saturday's 34-17 victory over Duke.

Impact Taylor has now rushed for at least 100 yards and scored two touchdowns in two of his last three games. One of his two scores Saturday came from 78 yards out. Through 11 games, Taylor has rushed 187 times for 917 yards and 13 touchdowns. He's caught 35 passes for 185 yards, as well.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chandler Morris throws 2 TDs as No. 20 Virginia beats Duke

Chandler Morris passed for 316 yards and two touchdowns, J’Mari Taylor ran for 133 yards and two scores, and No. 20 Virginia kept its conference title hopes intact with a 34-17 vic...

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Another impressive game Taylor recorded 19 carries for 98 yards and gathered in 7 of 8 targets for 30 yards during Saturday's 16-9 defeat against Wake Forest.

Impact Taylor fell two rushing yards short of hitting the century mark for a second straight game. The tailback also had his best game as a pass-catcher, setting season highs in receptions and receiving yards. His 34 receptions rank fourth on the team, but he's just one catch behind Jahmal Edrine and Cameron Ross, who are tied for the second most.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tops 100 yards Taylor posted 21 rushes for 105 yards and two touchdowns and reeled in all four targets for 17 yards during Saturday's 31-21 victory versus California.

Impact Taylor topped 20 carries for the third time this season, handling exactly 21 carries for a second straight contest. The senior running back eclipsed the century mark for the second time this season, and the first time since Week 2. Taylor's 11 rushing touchdowns are tied for the fifth most in the country. His 686 rushing yards rank fourth in the ACC.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores again Taylor posted 21 carries for 69 yards and one touchdown and caught 4 of 6 targets for 11 yards during Saturday's 17-16 overtime victory over North Carolina.

Impact Though Taylor averaged just 3.3 yards per carry, he had enough rushing volume in order to put up a solid fantasy day. He scored his ninth rushing touchdown of the campaign. Taylor's four receptions were his second most in a game this season. Through eight games, he's totaled 581 rushing yards and 113 receiving yards.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 16 Virginia edges North Carolina in overtime on J'Mari Taylor's TD run

J’Mari Taylor scored on a 1-yard run in overtime, lifting No. 16 Virginia to a 17-16 victory over North Carolina on Saturday

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Quiet in win Taylor tallied 17 rushes for 47 yards and hauled in 2 of 3 targets for 13 yards during Saturday's 22-20 win versus Washington State.

Impact Taylor saw at least 15 carries for a fourth straight game, but he failed to eclipse 65 rushing yards for the first time during that stretch. The tailback was shut down by Washington State's defense, as UVA struggled to move the football before scoring 12 straight points in the fourth quarter to pull out the victory. He also failed to log a rushing touchdown for just the second time all year. Through seven games, Taylor has turned 108 carries into 512 yards and eight touchdowns while catching 19 passes for 102 yards.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in win Taylor tallied 17 rushes for 47 yards and hauled in 2 of 3 targets for 13 yards during Saturday's 22-20 win versus Washington State.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Catches six passes Taylor compiled 16 carries for 68 yards and one touchdown and reeled in 6 of 9 targets for 29 yards during Saturday's 30-27 overtime victory versus Louisville.

Impact Taylor set season highs in receptions and receiving yards, becoming quarterback Chandler Morris's security blanket. He also topped 65 rushing yards for the fourth time in five games and scored his eighth rushing touchdown of the campaign, which is tied for the fourth most in the country.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Massive workload in win Taylor totaled 27 carries for 99 yards and one touchdown and hauled in all three targets for 16 yards during Friday's 46-38 overtime win over Florida State.

Impact Taylor received 30 touches during the upset victory, surpassing his previous season high of 19 by a wide margin. He was the only Virginia tailback to see double-digit carries, an encouraging sign considering he had shared work in previous weeks. Taylor fell one yard shy of his second 100-yard game of the season and caught multiple passes for the fourth time in five games.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Virginia's high-scoring offense to be tested against No. 8 Florida State

Virginia will be looking to prove its record-setting offense is no fluke when No. 8 Florida State visits on Friday night

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Back to regular workload Taylor totaled 15 rushes for 85 yards and hauled in all three targets for 27 yards during Saturday's 48-20 victory against Stanford.

Impact Taylor saw just six carries in Week 3 as Virginia took care of William & Mary with ease, but returned to a lead role in a conference game. He outcarried Xavier Brown (10 rushes) and Harrison Waylee (nine rushes), and led the team in rushing yards. However, Taylor was held without a touchdown for the first time all year.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps TD streak alive Taylor tallied six rushes for 31 yards and one touchdown and hauled in 0 of 1 targets for zero yards during Saturday's 55-16 overtime victory over William & Mary.

Impact Taylor served as the clear lead RB in a tight Week 2 loss to NC State, but was moved to a committee during Saturday's blowout victory. He, along with most of the starters, was pulled early. Still, Taylor found paydirt for a third straight game to open the season despite only toting the rock six times. Through three games, Taylor has rushed 33 times for 213 yards and six touchdowns.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps TD streak alive Taylor tallied six rushes for 31 yards and one touchdown and hauled in 0 of 1 targets for zero yards during Saturday's 55-16 overtime victory over William & Mary.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Runs wild vs. Wolfpack Taylor tallied 17 rushes for 150 yards and three touchdowns and caught all two targets for 13 yards during Saturday's 35-31 loss versus North Carolina State.

Impact Taylor absolutely stuffed the stat sheet for Virginia in Week 2, but it wasn't enough to help power the Cavaliers to a win. The tailback now has five touchdowns on the season, and this was an excellent bounce-back after he only managed 32 yards on 10 carries in the opener. A performance like this only figures to garner more touches for Taylor down the line; expect him to continue to lead the way for Virginia on the ground.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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