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Kamario Taylor a Special Talent at Quarterback Position
Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor was a standout at the Manning Passing Academy this summer, and after SEC Media Days, the buzz surrounding him continued, thanks to comments from head coach Jeff Lebby. "This guy is special, special," Lebby told ESPN. "I don't think he has a ceiling. The physical traits, incredible. Who the kid is, his consistency and the way he works, the way he prepares, the way he retains. Pretty elite." The rising sophomore played behind Blake Shapen for much of the 2025 campaign but flashed when called upon. Overall, he tallied 629 passing yards, 458 rushing yards, and 13 total touchdowns to just one interception in 11 games (two starts). He exploded for 173 rushing yards and two rushing scores in the team's regular-season finale against Ole Miss before putting up over 300 yards of offense against Wake Forest in the Duke's Mayo Bowl. Mississippi State has had its best success with a special dual-threat quarterback in place, and Taylor has the tools to be the next man up for the program in 2026.
Source: Pete Thamel - ESPN
Source: Pete Thamel - ESPN
