Kansas City Chiefs star defensive tackle Chris Jones just dropped a bombshell, revealing he plans to donate some serious NIL money to Mississippi State. Why? He wants to help keep Bulldogs quarterback Kamario Taylor at the school beyond the 2026 season. This isn’t just a former player giving back, this is a Super Bowl champion looking to influence the college game in a big way.
Chris Jones Isn’t Messing Around With NIL
Jones isn’t shy about why he’s doing this. He told reporters, and it’s clear he’s fed up with the current landscape, “I’m going to donate some (NIL), though, we’ve got to keep this quarterback , we’ve got to keep him around.” He sees the wild spending in college football and isn’t holding back, adding, “With all these NIL teams spending $45 to $50 million a year, the salary cap doesn’t exist in college, so definitely trying to keep our quarterback with us.” It’s a direct response to the new reality of college sports, where big money can snatch away top talent in a blink. Jones knows what it takes to win, having played three seasons for Mississippi State from 2013-15 before becoming a seven-time Pro Bowler and a three-time Super Bowl champ. He’s clearly invested in his old stomping grounds and their future.
Kamario Taylor’s Explosive Sophomore Start Has Everyone Watching
So, who is this Kamario Taylor that has a Chiefs superstar opening his wallet? This dude is the real deal. Mississippi State is off to a scorching 3-0 start this 2026 campaign, currently sitting at No. 24 in the latest AP Top 25 poll, and Taylor is the engine. In just three games as a sophomore, he’s completed an insane 68.3 percent of his throws for 832 yards and 11 touchdowns, with only one interception. Oh, and he’s not just slinging it either, adding 178 yards and a touchdown on the ground. This hot start has already put the 19-year-old squarely in the Heisman Trophy race. It’s no secret that if Taylor keeps this up, plenty of other schools will be circling, trying to land him as a transfer at the end of the year. Mississippi State athletic director Zac Selmon isn’t letting that happen without a fight, stating, “We’re going to be as competitive as we need to be.” It looks like Jones is joining that competitive push.
This move by Chris Jones is a wake-up call for how crucial NIL is becoming. Keeping Kamario Taylor is everything for Mississippi State’s season and beyond. Can they hold onto their Heisman contender with this kind of star power backing them? The college football world is definitely watching what happens next.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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