NCCU Back J’Mari Taylor

North Carolina Central Running Back J’Mari Taylor
5-11, 200, Redshirt-Junior, Charlotte, N.C.

Amassed 146 multi-purpose yards in the Eagles’ 31-24 victory over Alabama State in the Orange Blossom Classic. He carried the ball 24 times for 128 yards and two touchdowns and caught two passes for 18 yards. Taylor scored the first and second touchdowns of the game on runs of one and five yards.

Taylor was named first team All-MEAC preseason. He will be the featured back in 2024. He amassed 1,176 multi-purpose yards and 15 touchdowns the previous two years.

HBCU National Player of the Week: NCCU running back J’Mari Taylor