It’s safe to say that former HBCU star and current UVa. Running back J’Mari Taylor is adjusting to Power Four football. The former North Carolina Central running back is quickly making an impact with the ACC squad, scoring four touchdowns in his first six quarters with the program.
Taylor scored on a 39 yard run and a nine yard run in the first half of Saturday’s game against North Carolina State. He is the first running back from the Virginia Cavaliers to score four touchdowns in the first two games of a season since 2011.
Making his mark in the HBCU world
The redshirt senior from Charlotte, North Carolina, enjoyed a breakout 2024 season as the Eagles’ lead back. Taylor rushed for an impressive 1,146 yards and 15 touchdowns, averaging 5.8 yards per carry and 104.2 yards per game. His knack for finding the end zone and ability to rip off long runs, including a season-long 66-yard touchdown, made him the centerpiece…
