Coming off an injury-plagued season, Jonathan Taylor’s stock hasn’t been lower since his days starting out on his football journey at Salem High School in his hometown. In his days in Salem, Taylor became a child prodigy at the running back position, setting the New Jersey state record for rushing yards. While there were questions about his height, he thoroughly dominated at the collegiate level.
As a freshman, he was sensational, earning the Big Ten Freshman of the Year Award, while simultaneously being named to the first of his three First-team All-Big 10 selections. Apart from the first-team selections, Taylor also finished inside the Top 10 of Heisman Trophy voting each year, earning the Doak Walker award for his incredible play in his sophomore and junior campaigns. As a result, he was also a Unanimous All-Ameican both years, while compiling more than 6,000 yards in his collegiate career, becoming the first player in NCAA history to do so. His top standing as the premier Running Back at the collegiate level led to two straight selections as the Amece-Dayne Running Back of the Year Award recipient.
As a result of his smaller stature, Taylor was selected relatively late in spite of his inspired college career, going 41st overall to the Indianapolis Colts. Even though the situation in Indianapolis was ideal for the youngster to make his mark, questions about his ability to handle the physicality of the league still persisted. He was the backup to starter Marlon Mack in Week 1 but took over the starting spot just as quickly due to an injury to Marlon. Capitalizing on the increased opportunity, Taylor became an overnight sensation, landing in the top 3 of total rushing yards in the NFL en route to earning All-Rookie team honors. He came back better than ever as a sophomore. As a full-time starter, the now 24-year-old Jonathan led the league in rushing yards and rushing touchdowns, a feat that easily landed him his first first-team All-Pro selection. Moreover, he was a unanimous pick for the recognition. His incredible play captured the fans’ attention as well leading to his placement as the number 1 vote receiver in the entire league for the Pro Bowl game.
While he missed a large chunk of the 2022 season, he will look to come back stronger than ever and prove the naysayers wrong with a strong showing in the final year of his rookie contract.
What is Jonathan Taylor’s Height?
Jonathan Taylor has a recorded height of 5 feet and 10 inches or 1.78 meters. Jonathan Taylor was born on January 19th, 1999, in Salem, New Jersey. After spending his childhood, including his high school days as a standout athlete at the high school level, Taylor eventually made his move over to Wisconsin. At the collegiate level, Taylor continued the trajectory of his domination, leading to an accolade-filled career that included 2 Doak Walker Awards in addition to three top-10 finishes in Heisman Trophy voting.
Even though his height remains under the average for a Running Back in the NFL, the results haven’t been too disastrous for the 24-year-old. Winner of the Bert Bell Award, Taylor has solidified his standing as one of the best offensive players in the league. However, his shorter frame paired with his average weight of 103 kg might put him at a disadvantage as he becomes an easy target for defenses. How he adjusts following an injury-filled season remains the question, If he can return to his 2021 breakout standing that saw him finish second in the Offensive Player of the Year Award race, the Colts might be in an ideal spot.
FAQs
A. His contract with the Indianapolis Colts that he signed as a rookie gives Taylor about $2 million per year.
A. The two-time state champion recorded a 100-yard dash in 10.49 seconds.
A. Born in January just before the turn of the century, Jonathan is 24 years old as of August 2023.
A. Jonathan Taylor never won the Heisman Trophy.
