Where is Darius Taylor from?

Last Modified Dec 30, 2024 09:15 GMT
Darius Taylor. Image Credits: Instagram/@dariustay1of1

Darius Taylor is a collegiate football running back for the Minnesota Golden Gophers, representing the University of Minnesota in the Big Ten Conference. Taylor attended Walled Lake Western High School in Michigan, where he had a standout football career. In his senior season, he rushed for an impressive 2,450 yards and scored 36 touchdowns on 268 carries. Additionally, he contributed in the passing game with 14 receptions for 300 yards and one touchdown. His remarkable performance earned him recognition as a three-star recruit, leading to offers from several prestigious programs, including Boston College, Iowa, Michigan State, and Wisconsin.

Darius Taylor joined the Minnesota Golden Gophers in 2023 and quickly established himself as a key player in the team's offensive lineup. The 2023 season was been particularly promising for Taylor, as he received Big Ten Freshman of the Week honors thrice and recorded 799 yards and five touchdowns. In the 2024 college football season, Darius Taylor played in 11 games for the Minnesota Golden Gophers. He had 185 carries for 873 rushing yards, averaging 4.7 yards per carry, and scored 9 rushing touchdowns. Additionally, he made 50 receptions for 333 yards and scored 2 receiving touchdowns, as of December 2024.

Darius Taylor's hometown

Darius Taylor hails from Detroit, Michigan, as per Minnesota Gophers' official website. He studied at Walled Lake Western High School, located in Walled Lake, Michigan. He played football for his high school team and wore No. 1 for the Warriors. As a senior, he rushed 268 times for 2,450 yards and 36 touchdowns. He was named 2022 MHSFCA First Team All-State, First Team All-State by the Detroit Free Press, All-Region, Lakes Valley First Team All-Conference, MLive Metro Detroit Football Dream Team, and Detroit News All-North First Team.

In addition to football, Darius Taylor also competed in track and field events, including the 100-meter dash, 400-meter dash, 4x100, 4x200, 4x400, and discus events. He was also a state-qualifying wrestler at 189 pounds, finishing with a 23-6 record. After completing high school, he enrolled at the University of Minnesota in January 2023.

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Darius Taylor's nationality

Darius Taylor holds American nationality and citizenship. He was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, as per ESPN.

FAQ's on Darius Taylor

A. Darius Taylor attended Walled Lake Western High School in Walled Lake, Michigan.

A. Darius Taylor is a running back for the Minnesota Golden Gophers, as of December 2024.

A. Darius Taylor enrolled at the University of Minnesota in January 2023.

A. Darius Taylor stands at 6 feet (1.83 meters) and weighs 215 lbs, as per his player profile at Minnesota Gophers' official website.

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