Kamario Taylor

Kamario Antonio LaQuan Taylor (born February 2, 2007) is an American college football quarterback for the Mississippi State Bulldogs.

Early life Taylor attended Noxubee County High School in Macon, Mississippi. As a senior, he passed for 2,400 yards with 30 touchdowns and rushed for 1,100 yards with 15 touchdowns. For his career, he passed for over 7,000 yards with 100 touchdowns and 2,000 rushing yards. Taylor committed to Mississippi State University to play college football.

College career Taylor entered his true freshman year with the Bulldogs as a backup to starter Blake Shapen. He earned playing time throughout the season in short-yardage situations. He scored his first touchdown on a 42-yard pass against Alcorn State. Kamario received his first career start as the Bulldog quarterback in 2025 against the Ole Miss Rebels.

College statistics Season Team Games Passing Rushing 2025 Mississippi State 11 2 0–2 43 77 55.8 629 8.2 5 1 143.3 82 458 5.6 8 2026 Mississippi State 0 0 — Career 11 2 0–2 43 77 55.8 629 8.2 5 1 143.3 82 458 5.6 8