Is Darius Taylor starting?
Darius Taylor is the projected starter at RB for Minnesota Golden Gophers.
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The Workhorse
A 4-star recruit out of Walled Lake Western, ranked #351 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 670 rushing yards, 4 rush TD. That's 49% of the team's production at his spot and 80th-percentile production nationally — good for a 80 overall (Good tier).
- Jersey
- #1
- Class
- SR
- Height
- 6'0"
- Weight
- 215 lbs
Career Stats
| Season | Rush Yds | Rush TD |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 670 | 4 |
| 2024 | 986 | 10 |
| 2023 | 799 | 5 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★★★☆4-star
- Composite
- 0.8981
- National Rank
- #351
- High School
- Walled Lake Western
- Hometown
- Walled Lake, MI
Why this rating?
On a 75-rated offense; 80th-percentile production (×0.87 for competition level) put them +5 vs unit starters → 80.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Depth at RB · Minnesota Golden Gophers
- 1180Darius TaylorStarter
- 2258A.J. Turner
- 32358TJ Thomas
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.