Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Joseph Justyn "J.J." Taylor was born January 4, 1998 in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He is a Running Back, and kick returner, in the NFL.

Taylor graduated in 2016 from Centennial High School in Corona, California.After converting from Defensive back to Running back, he was named Mr. Football as state's top offensive player by CalHiSports.com. Also he was named All-Inland First Team. He was recognized as a Blue-Grey All-American. He gained 2,290 and 44 touchdowns as a senior. He earned a three-star recruit by Scout.com, Rivals.com and 247 Sports. Taylor had offers from Washington State, Nevada, Ohio, Montana State, Sacramento State and Weber State from the Big Sky Conference as well. Taylor committed to Arizona in 2015.

Taylor signed with the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2020.