Two-time All-American beloved Wisconsin Badger running back Jonathan Taylor announced via Instagram and Twitter he is forgoing his senior season and taking a leap of faith towards his NFL dreams. Listed at 5-foot-11-inches, Taylor is the No. 3 ranked running back according to ESPN’s NFL draft insiders.
Finishing second on Wisconsin’s all-time rushing yardage list only behind the legendary Ron Dayne, Taylor finished his junior campaign with 2,003 yards and 21 touchdowns on 320 carries. Taylor’s monstrous season resulted in his second Doak Walker Award for best college football running back in his three seasons as the starting back for the Badgers.