Kamario Taylor is reportedly locking down a massive $7.5 million deal to return to Mississippi State next season, a contract that could hit $9 million with incentives. Yeah, you heard that right. This isn’t just a big number, this deal is so huge it could make him college football’s highest-paid quarterback. ESPN’s Pete Thamel broke the news, with On3’s Pete Nakos and Chris Low confirming the dizzying figures. The deal is expected to be finalized this Wednesday, and if it is, it’s a game-changer for Taylor and the Bulldogs.
Bigger Than the Bag: The Injury Comeback Story
So why is this deal so wild, especially for a sophomore? Well, Taylor’s been sidelined. He only played six games this season before getting ruled out for the rest of the year. We’re talking a season-ending turf toe and a right foot injury that actually needed surgery. He missed the LSU game back on October 17 because of it, then tried to be the hero against Oklahoma. You gotta respect the grit, but he just couldn’t finish that game, ending with only five pass attempts. That’s rough, man. To come back from that kind of injury and snag this kind of deal? That takes some serious belief from the Bulldogs.
What He Did When He Was On The Field
Despite the injury shortening his season, when Taylor was healthy, he put up numbers that clearly had Mississippi State ready to empty the vault for him. In those six games, he threw for 1,460 yards, dropping 17 touchdowns against only 4 interceptions. That’s efficient! And he’s not just a pocket passer either, adding another 147 yards and a touchdown on the ground. The talent is obviously there, and his play before the injury is exactly why this kind of money is on the table.
Now, with this monster deal reportedly in the bag, Taylor’s focus has to be on getting that foot right. This isn’t just about coming back, it’s about living up to being potentially the highest-paid QB in the game. He’s got a massive offseason ahead to heal up, but you know he’ll be feeling that pressure and anticipation when he finally steps back onto the field.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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