J'Mari Taylor headshot
RB Jacksonville Jaguars #30

J'Mari Taylor Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 5 start/sit for 2026

Age
24
Height / weight
5'9", 204 lb
Experience
Rookie

2026 Season

PPR PPG
-
Pos rank
-
Rostered
-

Week 5 vs. Eagles, Sun Oct 11, 9:30 AM ET 11th vs. RBs, neutral

Should I start Taylor in Week 5? Rest-of-season value in Redraft Command

J'Mari Taylor's 2026 Season, Week by Week

The next four matchups include one of the league's softest run defenses.

  1. Week 2, Loss
    ,
    at DEN
    ,
    -
    ,
    Did not play
  2. Week 3, Win
    ,
    vs NE
    ,
    -
    ,
    Did not play
  3. Week 4, Win
    ,
    at CIN
    ,
    -
    ,
    Did not play
  4. Up next.
    Week 5, Oct 11
    ,
    vs PHI
    ,
    11th pts allowed to RBs
    ,
    Neutral
    Eagles vs. RBs
  5. Week 6, Oct 18
    ,
    vs HOU
    ,
    25th pts allowed to RBs
    ,
    Tough
    Texans vs. RBs
  6. Week 7
    ,
    Bye
    ,
    No game
  7. Week 8, Nov 1
    ,
    vs IND
    ,
    10th pts allowed to RBs
    ,
    Favorable
    Colts vs. RBs

Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to RBs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.

Should You Start or Roster J'Mari Taylor?

Taylor joins Jacksonville as an undrafted free agent, and the market treats him accordingly: an expert consensus rank of RB101 and No. 334 overall leaves him rostered in essentially zero leagues. His college tape sells the appeal of a 5-foot-9, 199-pound runner who finished last season with 1,062 rushing yards and an ACC-best 14 rushing touchdowns. He pairs that with real three-down upside, posting 43 catches on 54 targets and holding up in protection (one sack, five hurries allowed).

The questions are athletic and situational. Evaluators flag pedestrian burst, a 10.4% drop rate, and thin receiving efficiency at 0.91 yards per route. With no current projection and a crowded depth chart ahead of him, he's a camp body and special-teams bet first. Stash him only in the deepest dynasty formats and wait for an injury or a preseason flash to force the issue.

Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability

Outlook

The questions are athletic and situational. Evaluators flag pedestrian burst, a 10.4% drop rate, and thin receiving efficiency at 0. Full outlook

Injury status

Active, no designation

J'Mari Taylor Fantasy Football FAQ

Should I start J'Mari Taylor in Week 5?

J'Mari Taylor plays Week 5 against the Eagles. The Eagles rank 11th in PPR points allowed to RBs, a neutral matchup. Get the start/sit call for Taylor.

What are J'Mari Taylor's upcoming fantasy football matchups?

J'Mari Taylor's next three games are Week 5 vs. the Eagles (11th in PPR points allowed to RBs, neutral), Week 6 vs. the Texans (25th in PPR points allowed to RBs, tough) and Week 8 vs. the Colts (10th in PPR points allowed to RBs, favorable). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.

Preseason Projection vs. Reality

2026
Season starts Week 5
vs. Eagles
Rest of season
Live rank
Updated after every game

Our 2026 Preseason Outlook

By the StatChasers staff. Published .

Taylor joins Jacksonville as an undrafted free agent, and the market treats him accordingly: an expert consensus rank of RB101 and No. 334 overall leaves him rostered in essentially zero leagues. His college tape sells the appeal of a 5-foot-9, 199-pound runner who finished last season with 1,062 rushing yards and an ACC-best 14 rushing touchdowns. He pairs that with real three-down upside, posting 43 catches on 54 targets and holding up in protection (one sack, five hurries allowed).

The questions are athletic and situational. Evaluators flag pedestrian burst, a 10.4% drop rate, and thin receiving efficiency at 0.91 yards per route. With no current projection and a crowded depth chart ahead of him, he's a camp body and special-teams bet first. Stash him only in the deepest dynasty formats and wait for an injury or a preseason flash to force the issue.

What Could Change His Value

Upside

  • A soft spotThe Colts in Week 8 is a top-10 matchup for RBs.Wk 5 PHI, 11thWk 6 HOU, 25thWk 8 IND, 10thWk 9 BAL, 21st

Risk

  • A tough matchupThe Texans in Week 6 (25th) is among the stingiest defenses against RBs.
Weighing Taylor against another running back on your roster?Compare them in Redraft Command

J'Mari Taylor Fantasy Outlook FAQ

What is J'Mari Taylor's fantasy football upside?

J'Mari Taylor's upside: the Colts in Week 8 is a top-10 matchup for RBs.

What could hurt J'Mari Taylor's fantasy value?

J'Mari Taylor's risks: the Texans in Week 6 is a tough matchup. See his injury status and history.

How difficult is J'Mari Taylor's remaining fantasy schedule?

About average: of his next seven games, 1 comes against a top-10 matchup for RBs and 1 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.

Latest J'Mari Taylor News & Updates

Fantasy-relevant news, game recaps and role changes

Season Timeline

  1. Week 4Oct 4W 22–17 @ CIN

    PendingRecap pending · analysis updating

  2. Week 3Sep 27W 35–6 vs NE

    PendingRecap pending · analysis updating

  3. Week 2Sep 20L 13–20 @ DEN

    PendingRecap pending · analysis updating

  4. Week 1Sep 13W 34–10 vs CLE

    PendingRecap pending · analysis updating

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J'Mari Taylor Bio

J'Mari Taylor is a running back for the Jacksonville Jaguars, where he wears No. 30. Born March 15, 2002, he attended West Mecklenburg and played college football at North Carolina Central and then Virginia.

He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2026.

Career Timeline

1 stop with 1 team in 1 season. Each block's width is the time he spent there.

JAX2026–now Jacksonville Jaguars
0games played
Regular-season rushing and receiving stats with each team.

What happened at each stop

  1. Jacksonville Jaguars Current team2026–present

    Listed on the 2026 roster; no regular-season stats recorded.

  2. College: North Carolina Central, Virginia

His history, one question: is he worth a roster spot now?Check his rest-of-season value in Redraft Command

Trades and Team Changes

  1. SignedSigned as an undrafted free agent with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

About J'Mari Taylor: Bio FAQ

How old is J'Mari Taylor?

J'Mari Taylor is 24 years old. He was born on March 15, 2002. 2026 is his 1st NFL season.

How tall is J'Mari Taylor?

J'Mari Taylor is 5 feet 9 inches tall (5'9"), listed at 204 pounds, and plays running back for the Jacksonville Jaguars.

How much does J'Mari Taylor weigh?

J'Mari Taylor weighs 204 pounds, his listed weight on the Jacksonville Jaguars roster. He is listed at 5'9".

What number does J'Mari Taylor wear?

J'Mari Taylor wears number 30 for the Jacksonville Jaguars. He plays running back.

What position does J'Mari Taylor play?

J'Mari Taylor plays running back for the Jacksonville Jaguars, wearing number 30. 2026 is his 1st season in the NFL.

What team does J'Mari Taylor play for?

J'Mari Taylor plays for the Jacksonville Jaguars as a running back. He has been with the Jaguars since 2026.

Where did J'Mari Taylor go to college?

J'Mari Taylor played college football at Virginia, after attending West Mecklenburg (NC).

Where is J'Mari Taylor from?

J'Mari Taylor went to high school in North Carolina, at West Mecklenburg, before playing college football at Virginia.

When is J'Mari Taylor's birthday?

J'Mari Taylor's birthday is March 15. He was born on March 15, 2002 and is 24 years old.

How long has J'Mari Taylor been in the NFL?

J'Mari Taylor is an NFL rookie in 2026. View his career statistics.

What teams has J'Mari Taylor played for?

J'Mari Taylor has played for the Jacksonville Jaguars. View his career statistics.

What year did J'Mari Taylor enter the NFL?

J'Mari Taylor entered the NFL in 2026. 2026 is his 1st season.