J.J. Taylor

25-Year-Old Running BackRB

New England Patriots

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2022 Fantasy Outlook

Since joining the team as a UDFA out of Arizona in 2020, Taylor has managed to carve out a depth role in New England's backfield, though last season he logged just 19 carries and four catches in the five games in which he suited up while working behind Damien Harris, Rhamondre Stevenson and Brandon Bolden. Though Bolden has moved on, veteran change-of-pace back James White is poised to return from an injury that limited him to three games in 2021, and New England doubled down in the 2022 Draft by taking Pierre Strong and Kevin Harris. In such a crowded running back room, Taylor will have to compete for complementary work this summer, and unless personnel moves or injuries thin the ranks he's no lock to secure a roster spot. Read Past Outlooks

Height 5'6"

Weight 185

DOB 1/4/1998

College Arizona

Sticking with New England

RBNew England Patriots

January 10, 2023

Taylor signed a reserve/future contract with the Patriots on Tuesday.

ANALYSIS
Taylor has spent all three seasons of his NFL career with New England, though he bounced back and forth between the practice squad and active roster this regular season. As a result, the 25-year-old recorded a career-low 10 carries in 2022 while appearing in fewer than five games for the first time in his career. Taylor will now look to compete for a roster spot among the Patriots' crowded running backs corps heading into the 2023 campaign.

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Advanced NFL Stats

How do J.J. Taylor's 2022 advanced stats compare to other running backs?

This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.

Broken Tackle %
The number of broken tackles divided by rush attempts.
Positive Run %
The percentage of run plays where he was able to gain positive yardage.
% Yds After Contact
The percentage of his rushing yards that came after contact.
Avg Yds After Contact
The average rushing yards he gains after contact.
Rushing TD %
Rushing touchdowns divided by rushing attempts. In other words, how often is he scoring when running the ball.
Touches Per Game
The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) he is averaging per game
% Snaps w/Touch
The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) divided by offensive snaps played.
Air Yards Per Game
The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
Air Yards Per Snap
The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
% Team Air Yards
The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
% Team Targets
The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
Avg Depth of Target
Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
Catch Rate
The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
Drop Rate
The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
Avg Yds After Catch
The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
% Targeted On Route
Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
Avg Yds Per Route Run
Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.

Broken Tackle %

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Positive Run %

60.0%

% Yds After Contact

188.9%

Avg Yds After Contact

1.7

Rushing TD %

0.0%

Touches Per Game

11.0

% Snaps w/Touch

64.7%

Air Yards Per Game

3.0

Air Yards Per Snap

0.18

% Team Air Yards

0.1%

% Team Targets

0.2%

Avg Depth of Target

3.0 Yds

Catch Rate

100.0%

Drop Rate

0.0%

Avg Yds After Catch

5.0

% Targeted On Route

14.3%

Avg Yds Per Route Run

1.14

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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart

Snap Counts

Snap %

Patriots 2022 RB Snap Distribution See more data like this | See last season's snap counts

R.Rhamondre Stevenson

D.Damien Harris

K.Kevin Harris

P.Pierre Strong

T.Ty Montgomery

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#% of Team Snaps

66466%

23223%

525%

495%

192%

172%

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Receiving Alignment Breakdown

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2022 J.J. Taylor Split Stats

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Measurables Review View College Player Page

How do J.J. Taylor's measurables compare to other running backs?

This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.

Height

5' 6"

Weight

185 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.61 sec

Shuttle Time

4.15 sec

Cone Drill

7.00 sec

Vertical Jump

34.5 in

Broad Jump

118 in

Bench Press

19 reps

Hand Length

8.50 in

Arm Length

28.75 in

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Past Fantasy Outlooks

2021

2020

With Sony Michel no longer in the mix, the 5-foot-6, 185-pound Taylor appears poised to stick as a shifty change-of-pace option behind top back Damien Harris. With pass-catching stalwart James White, power back Rhamondre Stevenson and special-teams ace Brandon Bolden also in the mix, Taylor doesn't have a path to steady volume, but the Arizona product has flashed playmaking ability when given touches and could emerge as a fantasy factor as the season progresses when injuries hit New England's backfield, or when game scripts favor his style of running.

Listed at 5-foot-5, 185 pounds, Taylor will compete for a depth change-of-pace role in the Patriots' backfield. Given the team's current running back options, however, the practice squad looks like a potential destination for the Arizona product, whose college resume includes kick-return experience.

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Joins New England's practice squad

RBFree Agent

November 24, 2022

The Patriots have signed Taylor to their practice squad.