J.J. Taylor - Crossing the Line [M21]

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J.J. Taylor 2020 NFL Draft Profile



Position: Running Back
Height: 5’-5”
Weight: 185 pounds
School: Arizona

NFL Combine Performance Data

40-Yard Dash: 4.61 seconds
Bench Press: 19 reps
Vertical Jump: 34.5”
Broad Jump: 118.0”

After spending four seasons with Arizona, running back J.J. Taylor is looking to continue his career at the NFL level. The relatively undersized running back split snaps in 2019 but still managed to put together a strong season. In total, Taylor recorded 719 rushing yards and five touchdowns on 147 attempts (4.9 yards-per-carry). Additionally, Taylor added on another 33 receptions for 292 yards in the passing game.

Taylor initially joined the college football ranks as a three-star recruit in 2016. After redshirting through his first year at Arizona, the California native earned a committee role in 2017. In total, Taylor finished the season with 836 rushing yards on 145 carries to go along with 12 receptions for 45 yards. He saw his biggest workload to date in 2018, recording 1,426 rushing yards and six touchdowns on 254 carries combined with 16 receptions for 133 yards.

Strengths

• Solid option in the pass game with reliable hands;
• Despite his height, isn’t afraid to run between the tackles and can be surprisingly effective;
• Quick on his feet and able to make guys miss;
• So small he can disappear behind the offensive line
• Low center of gravity allows his to fall forward after getting tackled;
• Can contribute as a kick returner.

Weaknesses

• Not an explosive player – big plays are few and far between;
• Below-average tape and testing speed;
• As expected from a 5’-5” player, catch radius is limited;
• Doesn’t have the potential to consistently line up in the slot and win;
• Won’t be able to win with power at the NFL level.

Projection: 5th/6th round

Bottom Line on J.J. Taylor

J.J. Taylor is not a special talent, but he could last in the NFL if he lands in the right spot. While some teams are going to be turned off by his size, running backs like Danny Woodhead, Dion Lewis, and Jacquizz Rodgers proved it’s possible for shorter running backs to succeed in the NFL. As a runner, Taylor is capable of reading his blocks, picking up the available yardage, and making guys miss along the way. His height sometimes works to his advantage, as linebackers have a difficult time finding a 5’5” runner behind a wall of 6’-3” monsters. In the passing game, Taylor has soft, reliable hands and the lateral agility to make guys miss and be a genuine threat in the passing game.

J.J. Taylor can be a decent backup, but he probably won’t ever be a true starter. He lacks the ideal explosiveness for the position and doesn’t have the speed to outrun the defense when in the open field. Additionally, he’s not an exceptional route runner and his limited catch radius means his passing game involvement will be limited to just stuff out of the backfield. Still, there is a role for that type of player, and Taylor should be able to fight for a backup spot in just about any backfield.

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New England Patriots sign undrafted rookie FA running back JJ Taylor

The New England Patriots have signed former Arizona running back JJ Taylor, who is the smallest draft prospect coming into the NFL this offseason.

Many undersized players find success playing in New England due to the way the Patriots run their offense and utilize their running backs as receivers, returners, or on special teams.

We’re still unsure of how the Patriots intend to use Taylor, as there seems to be plenty of depth to the current running back position with Sony Michel, James White, Rex Burkhead, Brandon Bolden, and Damien Harris all on the roster.

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Day 1 Profile

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2021 New England Patriots RB Preseason Roster
Rank	Name	Age	Salary
1	James White	28	$4,500,000
2	Sony Michel	25	$2,610,00
3	Rex Burkhead	30	$2,930,000
4	Brandon Bolden	30	$2,000,000
5	Lamar Miller	29	$910,000
6	Damien Harris	23	$880,000
7	J.J. Taylor	22	$610,000

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2021 New England Patriots Preseason Schedule
Week	Team	Location	Result
1	Detroit Lions	H	W 36-35
2	Carolina Panthers	H	W 21-14
3	Philadelphia Eagles	@	W 31-17
4	New York Giants	@	L 14-22

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Game Report *|* Preseason Week 1, 2021
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Detroit Lions 35		New England Patriots 36
RB Depth Chart STARTER 2ND 3RD 4TH HB James White Sony Michel Rex Burkhead Brandon Bolden RB STATS RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD James White 3 6 2.0 0 Sony Michel 12 39 3.2 1 Rex Burkhead 5 20 4.0 1 Brandon Bolden 1 5 5.0 1
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Game Report *|* Preseason Week 2, 2021
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Carolina Panthers 14		New England Patriots 21
RB Depth Chart STARTER 2ND 3RD 4TH HB James White Sony Michel Rex Burkhead Brandon Bolden RB STATS RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD James White 11 33 3.0 0 Sony Michel 11 49 4.4 0 Rex Burkhead 5 26 5.2 1 Brandon Bolden 1 5 5.0 1
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Game Report *|* Preseason Week 3, 2021
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New England Patriots 31		Philadelphia Eagles 17
RB Depth Chart STARTER 2ND 3RD 4TH HB James White Sony Michel Rex Burkhead Brandon Bolden RB STATS RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD James White 16 76 4.7 0 Sony Michel 9 32 3.5 0 Rex Burkhead 3 10 3.3 0 Brandon Bolden 1 2 2.0 0
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New England Patriots cut 3 RB's

The New England Patriots cut Super Bowl LII & LIII alumni Rex Burkhead, long-serving Brandon Bolden and last years third round pick Damien Harris as the team works its way down to the 53-player roster limit, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

The team moves into week 4 with a backfield that includes Sony Michel, James White, Lamar Miller and undrafted free-agent J.J. Taylor.

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2021 New England Patriots RB Preseason Roster
Rank	Name	Age	Overall	Salary
1	James White	28	82	$4,500,000
2	Sony Michel	25	81	$2,610,00
3	Lamar Miller	29	80	$910,000
4	J.J. Taylor	22	67	$510,000

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Game Report *|* Preseason Week 4, 2021
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New England Patriots 14		New York Giants 22
RB Depth Chart STARTER 2ND 3RD 4TH HB James White Sony Michel Lamar Miller J.J. Taylor RB STATS RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD James White 10 41 4.1 0 Sony Michel 14 49 4.1 0
J.J. Taylor Watch Downs Played SECOND QUARTER 5:07 J.J Taylor returns kick for 24 yards - - 1:09 J.J Taylor returns kick for 26 yards - - THIRD QUARTER 1:01 J.J Taylor returns kick for 28 yards - - FOURTH QUARTER 2:08 J.J Taylor returns kick for 27 yards - - 1:00 J.J Taylor returns kick for 27 yards - - KICK RETURN RET YDS AVG TD J.J. Taylor 5 132 26.4 0

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Patriots add Kelly to Practice Squad



The New England Patriots have signed recently cut running back John Kelly to the practice squad, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reported Wednesday.

Kelly, 23, worked out for the organization to begin the week and was spotted wearing No. 42 at practice.