Each week during the college football season we’ll use Wednesday as a chance to look back at three former three-star prospects that shined during the previous week’s college football action. This week we look at three running backs that came through in big ways for their teams on Saturday.
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J.J. TAYLOR, ARIZONA
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As a recruit: Despite being a major playmaker for a program known for producing talent in California, Taylor had to overcome questions about his size during the recruiting process and received just two Power Five offers, courtesy of Arizona and Washington State. He jumped on his chance to commit to the Wildcats, joining the fold during the summer prior to his senior season.
What he did this week: Wildcats quarterback Khalil Tate has been getting all the attention for his gaudy rushing numbers but it was Taylor who led the Wildcats in rushing during Saturday’s victory over Washington State. The 5-foot-6 back had a career day, rushing for 152 yards and two touchdowns on just 13 carries. The threat of Tate’s legs has only opened things up for Taylor, who has nearly doubled his yardage totals from his freshman season in 2016. The Wildcats are now ranked and have a pair of dangerous ball-carries.
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J.J. TAYLOR, ARIZONA
USA TODAY Sports Images
As a recruit: Despite being a major playmaker for a program known for producing talent in California, Taylor had to overcome questions about his size during the recruiting process and received just two Power Five offers, courtesy of Arizona and Washington State. He jumped on his chance to commit to the Wildcats, joining the fold during the summer prior to his senior season.
What he did this week: Wildcats quarterback Khalil Tate has been getting all the attention for his gaudy rushing numbers but it was Taylor who led the Wildcats in rushing during Saturday’s victory over Washington State. The 5-foot-6 back had a career day, rushing for 152 yards and two touchdowns on just 13 carries. The threat of Tate’s legs has only opened things up for Taylor, who has nearly doubled his yardage totals from his freshman season in 2016. The Wildcats are now ranked and have a pair of dangerous ball-carries.
You can read the rest of the article here.
