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Minnesota Football Recruiting: Three-star RB Darius Taylor commits to the Gophers

Remember recruiting? I would forgive you if you had forgotten. It’s been some time since P.J. Fleck and co. have received a verbal commitment, but I am pleased to report that the drought is over. Michigan running Darius Taylor has committed to play for the Minnesota Golden Gophers.

Get to know Darius Taylor

Height: 5’11”
Weight: 187

Power 5 Scholarship Offers: Boston College, Iowa, Kansas, Louisville, Maryland, Michigan State, Northwestern, Pittsburgh, Purdue, Rutgers, Syracuse, Vanderbilt, and Wisconsin

Scouting Report

Taylor was a slot receiver before making the transition to running back as a junior, at which point he rushed for 1,379 yards and 24 touchdowns.