Minnesota Golden Gophers#1 · RB Darius Taylor
92 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-0
- Weight
- 215 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- Detroit, MI
Darius Taylor is a RB (#1) for Minnesota, from Detroit, MI. In the 2026 season he has 139 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns, 34.8 rushing yards per game over 4 games. He has 65.3 fantasy points (PPR), 16.3 per game. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Rushing yards 18
Rushing TDs 19
Receptions 20
Receiving yards 20
Total TDs 18
Scrimmage yards 19
Efficiency
Yards per carry 10
Yards per catch 15
Fantasy points 19
Receiving usage 20
Carry volume 19
Yards per touch 11
Measurables
Height 14
Weight 15
Frame 14
Experience 17
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- Updates. Recomputed on Mondays once the week's games are final. Corrections are logged in our editorial & corrections policy.
2026 season
139
Rushing yards
4
Rushing TDs
57
Carries
2.4
Yards/carry
11
Receptions
104
Receiving yards
Darius Taylor career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Att | Rush Yds | TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MINN | 4 | 57 | 139 | 4 | 11 | 104 | 65.3 |
| 2025 | MINN | 10 | 143 | 670 | 4 | 34 | 245 | 149.5 |
| 2024 | MINN | 12 | 205 | 986 | 10 | 54 | 350 | 262 |
| 2023 | MINN | 6 | 138 | 799 | 5 | 11 | 92 | 130.1 |
| Career | 32 | 543 | 2594 | 23 | 110 | 791 | 606.9 |
Season totals, 2023 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | RUSH YDS | REC | REC YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | vs Michigan | W 20-14 | 32 | 3 | 32 | 2 |
| Sep 26 | at Washington | W 27-24 | 36 | 4 | 36 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | vs Mississippi State | L 13-38 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep 3 | vs Eastern Illinois | W 59-7 | 56 | 3 | 31 | 3 |
Career timeline
- NowMinnesota RB: #1
- ClassSenior
- HometownDetroit, MI
Darius Taylor: Minnesota RB profile and stats
Darius Taylor is a RB (#1) for Minnesota, from Detroit, MI. This profile tracks Darius Taylor's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Minnesota roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Minnesota sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Darius Taylor in the news
All newsRecapMinnesota beat Michigan 20-14 (Week 5, 2026)Minnesota beat Michigan 20-14 at Huntington Bank Stadium. Now Minnesota is 4-1, 2-0 in Big Ten play, and Michigan is 3-2, 0-2 in Big Ten play.2026-10-03RecapMinnesota edged Washington 27-24 (Week 4, 2026)Minnesota edged Washington 27-24 at Husky Stadium. Now Minnesota is 3-1, 1-0 in Big Ten play, and Washington is 3-1, 0-1 in Big Ten play.2026-09-26RecapMinnesota beat Akron 41-7 (Week 3, 2026)Minnesota beat Akron 41-7 at Huntington Bank Stadium. Now Minnesota is 2-1, and Akron is 1-2.2026-09-19
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Darius Taylor play for?
Darius Taylor plays for Minnesota, wearing #1 at RB.
What position does Darius Taylor play?
Darius Taylor is a RB for Minnesota.
How tall is Darius Taylor?
Darius Taylor is 6-0 and weighs 215 lb.
What year is Darius Taylor in?
Darius Taylor is listed as a senior on the Minnesota roster.
Where is Darius Taylor from?
Darius Taylor is from Detroit, MI.
How many rushing yards does Darius Taylor have?
Darius Taylor has 139 rushing yards in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.