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Versatility.   It's a word that gets thrown around quite a bit in college football especially for running backs.   Coaches want running backs who

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The Numbers Don't Lie: Darius Taylor's Versatility Is Historically Rare

On Monday, the Maxwell Football Club released its annual preseason watch list for the Maxwell Award, annually presented to the most outstanding

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Minnesota star running back Darius Taylor named to Maxwell Award Watch List

The 2026 Preseason Watchlist for the Maxwell Award has been released. It's one of the more prestigious awards in all of college football, given to

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Minnesota senior running back Darius Taylor remembers that during his freshman season, he received a phone call from then-Gophers star and current

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Darius Taylor on Fixing Minnesota's Rushing Attack: 'Run Physical, Run Hard'

As the 2026 college football season quickly approaches, it is time to look at the top players at each position in the Big Ten.  We will continue our

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Scholarship traits at the FCS level, with room to climb through continued development and film.

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Slippery running back who can stride out and eat yards with ease but is also capable of maneuvering between the tackles with exceptional body control and balance. Solid build and density throughout his frame, should add some substantial weight at next level. Measures in at nearly 5-foot-11, 190 pounds. Ran 11.40 in the 100m during his junior track and field season. Comfortable pass catcher, shows he can catch the ball in traffic and away from his frame. High ceiling prospect who can become a three-down weapon at the next level. Just needs to add some weight to his frame and maintain his burst and twitch. First team All-State following his 2022 senior season. Won a conference championship in wrestling in the 189-pound weight class. 

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Year	Team	GP	CAR	YDS	TD	LONG
2026	MINN	3	39	107	3	27
2025	MINN	10	143	670	4	71
2024	MINN	12	205	986	10	80
2023	MINN	6	138	799	5	43
Career		31	525	2562	22	80

Date	Opponent	Result	CAR	YDS	AVG	TD	LONG
Sep 26	WASH	W 27-24	19	36	1.9	0	11
Sep 12	MSST	L 13-38	6	15	2.5	0	5
Sep 3	EILL	W 59-7	14	56	4	3	27

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