Darius Taylor

Darius Taylor is a running back for Minnesota in the Big Ten, listed at 6-foot (72 inches), 215 pounds, and wearing jersey No. 1. Born in Detroit, Michigan, Taylor is an active roster player whose on-field role centers on the ground game while also contributing as a receiver out of the backfield. In the 2025 regular season, Taylor started all 10 games he played and produced notable Darius Taylor stats as a primary ball carrier. He logged 143 rushing attempts for 670 yards, averaging 4.7 yards per carry, with 4 rushing touchdowns and 35 first downs. His longest run went for 71 yards, and his longest rushing touchdown covered 49 yards. In the red zone, he recorded 17 rushing attempts. Taylor also added value in the short passing game, catching 34 receptions on 49 targets for 245 receiving yards (7.2 yards per catch) and 13 receiving first downs, with a long reception of 40 yards. He finished 2025 with no lost fumbles, registering one fumble recovery. This Darius Taylor NCAAF profile reflects a featured back workload with balanced rushing volume and steady receiving involvement across a full slate of starts.