Kamario Taylor, Mississippi State’s sophomore QB, has unleashed 726 total yards through just two weeks, turning heads and making everyone believe something truly special is happening in Starkville.
The Raw Talent Is Just Different
This isn’t just some hot streak. Back at the Manning Academy Passing Academy this summer, where you had guys like Arch Manning and Julian Sayin, an NFL scout straight up said Taylor “was definitely the most physically gifted passer down there.” That talent has been screaming loud and clear these last two weeks, with the 6-foot-4, 230-pound QB racking up 581 passing yards and 145 rushing yards. He’s dropped eight total touchdowns without a single interception, leading the Bulldogs to a 62-13 rout of Louisiana-Monroe and a 38-13 win over Minnesota. That’s 100 points on the board in just two games, man.
From High School Promise to Prescott Comparisons
It’s no wonder folks around the Bulldogs program are getting excited, with whispers of Dak Prescott comparisons already flying around. The staff knew he was “different” even before he was a sophomore, seeing it during a 7-on-7 camp before his senior year of high school. He was already committed to Mississippi State in October 2023, way before Coach Lebby even got there. That 2024 7-on-7 session was a real eye-opener, with sources saying the “jump he made from his junior year to that summer (was significant), and he was out there making some throws that were just different.” Taylor led his high school squad to the state championship game, shooting his ranking into the top 80 overall prospects in the 2025 recruiting class.
What’s Next for the Bulldogs’ Star
Now the real test hits: an SEC road opener this Saturday against South Carolina. Head coach Shane Beamer and his crew better be ready, because that same NFL scout who saw Taylor tear it up this summer said he “sounds like he’s lighting up the world right now.” You just know everyone is watching to see if this kid can keep that fire burning.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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