DeKalon Taylor
Colorado Buffaloes
49
Depth3rd String
Is DeKalon Taylor starting?
DeKalon Taylor is listed 3rd string at RB for Colorado Buffaloes.
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Making His Case
In 2025: 83 rushing yards, 0 rush TD. That's 5% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 49 overall (Depth tier).
Team Share5%
Longview, TX
- Jersey
- #20
- Class
- RS SR/TR
- Height
- 5'9"
- Weight
- 165 lbs
2025 Stats
| Season | Rush Yds | Rush TD |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 83 | 0 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Why this rating?
On a 73-rated offense; 29th-percentile production (×0.82 for competition level) put them -12 vs unit starters → 49.
Team offense (SP+)
73
Rating basis
On-field stats
On-field production
Outperforms 29% of peers
Strength of schedule
Faces easier competition — rating adjusted down (×0.82)
Depth-chart adjustment
-12 for role; −12 depth penalty
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
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Team Role
83 rush yds · 0 TD · 4% of carries
Usage / Involvement14%
Depth at RB · Colorado Buffaloes
- 1969Richard YoungStarter
- 22966Micah Welch
- 32049DeKalon TaylorYou
- 42649Damian Henderson II
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.