Jaguars Sign Undrafted RB J'Mari Taylor After Productive Collegiate Career

The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed undrafted free agent running back J'Mari Taylor from Virginia. Taylor seized a lead role at North Carolina Central in 2024, producing 1,146 yards and 15 touchdowns on 196 attempts, with 700 yards after contact. After transferring to Virginia, he again surpassed 1,000 rushing yards, averaging 4.8 yards per carry and recording three 100-yard efforts in his final five games, alongside 43 receptions. At the NFL Combine, Taylor ranked ninth in 2025 rushing market share (44.1%) and sixth in missed tackles forced per attempt (0.25). He is currently 24 years old.