Jonathan Taylor is an NFL running back for the Indianapolis Colts and one of the most productive ball carriers of his generation. A three time Pro Bowl selection and unanimous All-Pro in 2021, Taylor has established himself as the gold standard among active NFL running backs, combining elite burst, vision and durability across seven seasons in the league. Born in Salem, New Jersey and developed at the University of Wisconsin, he has been with the Colts since being selected in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft.
Career highlights
Led the NFL in both rushing yards (1,811) and rushing touchdowns (18) in a single season, earning unanimous First Team All-Pro honours and a Pro Bowl selection.
2021 Season
Selected to his third career Pro Bowl after leading the NFL in rushing touchdowns (18) again and compiling 1,963 combined scrimmage yards, the best season of his career since 2021.
2025 Season
Surpassed 8,000 career rushing yards, placing him among the most productive running backs in Indianapolis Colts franchise history.
Career milestone
Set an FBS freshman rushing yards record at the University of Wisconsin, finishing his debut college season with 1,977 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns.
2017 — University of Wisconsin
Named runner-up for NFL Offensive Player of the Year, recognising his status as the dominant running back in the league that season.
2021 — NFL OPOY Runner-Up
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Jonathan Taylor plays for the Indianapolis Colts of the NFL, where he has spent his entire professional career since being drafted in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft.
Jonathan Taylor plays running back for the Indianapolis Colts and wears jersey number 28.
Jonathan Taylor has been selected to three Pro Bowls across his NFL career, including his breakout 2021 season and again following his 2025 campaign.
Jonathan Taylor played college football at the University of Wisconsin, where he set an FBS freshman rushing yards record in 2017 and became one of the most decorated college running backs in program history.
Jonathan Taylor was born on January 19, 1999 in Salem, New Jersey, where he played high school football at Salem High School before his college career at Wisconsin.
Jonathan Taylor has surpassed 8,000 career rushing yards across his NFL tenure with the Indianapolis Colts, establishing himself as one of the franchise's all-time leading rushers.