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J.J. Taylor

RB

#42

Experience: 2 years

Height: 5-6

Age: 23

Weight: 185 lbs

College: Arizona

2021 SEASON

CAR

4
YDS

5
AVG

1.3
TDS

0

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WK	OPP	RESULT	ATT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	REC	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	FUM	LOST
6	Cowboys	L 29 - 35
5	@Texans	W 25 - 22
4	Buccaneers	L 17 - 19	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	1
3	Saints	L 13 - 28	1	2	2	2	0	2	3	1.5	4	0
2	@Jets	W 25 - 6	2	3	1.5	2	0
1	Dolphins	L 16 - 17

Career Stats

RBFB Career

SEASON	TEAM	G	ATT	YDS	AVG	REC	YDS	AVG	LNG	FUM	LOST
2020	New England Patriots	6	23	110	4.8	1	4	4	4
2021	New England Patriots	3	4	5	1.3	3	3	1	4	1	1
TOTAL		9	27	115	4.26	4	7	2.5	4	1	1

Biography

Taylor, 22, ran for 3,263 yards with 18 touchdowns, caught 62 passes for 487 yards with two touchdowns and returned 41 kicks for 988 yards with one touchdown during his career at Arizona. The 5-foot-6, 185-pounder ran for 721 yards with five touchdowns and caught 32 passes for 289 yards as a redshirt junior in 2019.

CAREER TRANSACTIONS

J.J. Taylor was signed by the New England Patriots as a rookie free agent on May 5, 2020.

SEASONAL REVIEW

2020 (6/0)

Made the Patriots 53-man roster, ensuring that an undrafted rookie made the opening day roster for the 17th straight season, the third-longest streak in the NFL.
Played in six games as a reserve and registered 23 rushing attempts for 110 yards. Also caught one pass for 4 yards. Returned four kickoffs for 87 yards and one punt for 11 yards.
Was inactive for eight games and active but did not play for two others.
Made his NFL debut in the season opening win over Miami (9/13), posting four rushing attempts for 28 yards and caught one pass for 4 yards.
Entered as a reserve running back, had one carry for -1 yards. Amassed 69 yards on three kickoff returns, his longest return going for 28 yards in a loss at Seattle (9/20).
rushed for a career high 43 yards on 11 carries in a Week 3 win vs. Las Vegas 99/27). Returned one punt for 11 yards.
Dressed but did not play for Week 4 Kansas City (10/5).
Was inactive Week 6 vs. Denver (10/18) and Week 7 vs (10/28).
Dressed but did not play at Buffalo (11/1)
Was inactive due to illness Week 9at the Jets (11/9).
Was inactive Week 10 vs. Baltimore (11/15), Week 11 at Houston (11/22), Week 12 vs. Arizona (11/29), Week 13 at the LA Chargers (12/6), and Week 14 at the Rams (12/10).
Played Week 15 at Miami for first game since Week 3 win vs. Las Vegas on Sept. 27. Had one carry for two yards in the third quarter.
Compiled 38 yards rushing on six carries including a 28-yard run that put the ball at the Buffalo 12 yard line as part of a Week 16 loss vs. the Bills (12/28). Two plays later, Cam Newton Scampered into the end zone for the only Patriots touchdown all day
Saw limited snaps at running back and returned the opening kickoff for 18 yards in a Week 17 win vs. the Jets (1/3).

COLLEGE

Ran for 3,263 yards with 18 touchdowns, caught 62 passes for 487 yards with two touchdowns and returned 41 kicks for 988 yards with one touchdown during his career at Arizona.
Ran for 721 yards with five touchdowns and caught 32 passes for 289 yards as a redshirt junior in 2019.
Named a third-team All-American by the Associated Press as an all-purpose player in 2018. Was also an All-Pac-12 First Team selection at running back. Started all 12 games and rushed for 1,434 yards, which was fourth-most in Arizona single-season history and ranked No. 7 in FBS.
Named Pac-12 Co-Offensive Freshman of the Year in 2017. Played in 13 games and totaled 847 rushing yards and scored seven touchdowns, including five rushing and two receiving.
Played in four games with one start as a true freshman before suffering an injury and missing the rest of the season. Totaled 261 yards and two scores on 38 carries.

PERSONAL

Son of Joseph and Latrese Taylor.
Has three brothers, Jovon, Andrey and Andrew and two sisters, Janae and Starr.
Gained 2,290 and 44 touchdowns as a senior, earning California All-Inland First Team honors.
Majored in literacy, learning & leadership at Arizona.

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J.J. Taylor on James White 9/30: "He has been a mentor to me"

Patriots running back JJ Taylor addresses the media on Thursday, September 30, 2021.

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J.J. Taylor on roster cutdown 8/29: 'It's still a stressful time'

Patriots running back JJ Taylor addresses the media following the Patriots preseason finale at the New York Giants on Sunday, August 29, 2021.

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J.J. Taylor 8/23: 'My proudest moment is still being on the team'

Patriots running back JJ Taylor addresses the media on Monday, August 23, 2021.

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J.J. Taylor caps strong drive with TD off the edge

New England Patriots running back J.J. Taylor caps strong drive with TD off the edge.

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J.J. Taylor's filthy spin move sends defender to the turf

New England Patriots running back J.J. Taylor's filthy spin move sends defender to the turf.

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Patriots Unfiltered TV: One on One with J.J. Taylor

Megan O'Brien sits down with Patriots running back J.J. Taylor to discuss making the team as an undrafted free agent as well as his motivation on the field.