USF Athletics

 Jamar Taylor Highlights vs. West Virginia (ESPN)
 Jamar Taylor Highlights vs. Kansas (ESPN) 
Audio: Jamar Taylor's 13 yard Touchdown Run

2009: Injured knee during training camp ... Came back to play a limited role in four games ... Carried eight times for 30 yards on the season ... Saw time at linebacker during pre-bowl practices, a position he played in high school.

2008: Played in 11 games and started twice ... Arguably the best running back at the conclusion of the season ... Ran the ball 62 times for 300 yards and three touchdowns ... Logged six games with 30 or more yards rushing ... Biggest game of the season was a 72 yard outburst against Kansas that included a game-changing 20-yard touchdown ... Also scored against NC State and UConn ... Longest run of the season was a 29-yard gain against Memphis ... Also contributed four tackles on special teams.

2007: Third-string running back played a significant role for USF ... True freshman rushed for 147 yards on 47 carries and two touchdowns ... Eight receptions for 71 yards, including a 34-yard catch against Syracuse ... Played in all 13 games, started against UCF ... Single game high of 58 yards rushing against West Virginia, including a 19-yard touchdown run in win over the Mountaineers ... Popped off a 54-yard run against UConn.

LAKELAND HIGH SCHOOL: A hard-running fullback rushed for 1,062 yards and 13 touchdowns his senior year ... Sun Sentinel Top 100 in the state of Florida ... No. 9 running back ... FSWA Third Team ... All-county first team ... Class 5A third team all-state ... Lakeland Ledger first team all-county ... Originally signed and participated in 2007 spring drills at Alabama ... received an NCAA waiver to immediately play at USF.

PERSONAL: Born February 23, 1988 ... Raised by Leatah Mae Jones and Willie Taylor ... Two sister: Leanna and Shaquita ... One brother, Shadrick ... Majoring in interdisciplinary social sciences.