Kamario Taylor’s Eye-Popping Payday to Return to Mississippi State Makes Him College Football's Highest Paid QB
The reported deal would make Kamario Taylor the highest-paid quarterback in college football, with incentives pushing the total to $9 million.
- Mississippi State star quarterback Kamario Taylor is finalizing a deal to remain with the Bulldogs for the 2027 season, USA TODAY Sports confirmed on Wednesday, Nov. 11, with the contract expected to be worth at least $7 million.
- Following a 4-0 start to the 2026 season, Taylor suffered a season-ending turf toe injury against Missouri on Sept. 26, prompting surgery and a five-game losing streak for the Bulldogs.
- Reports value the contract at $7.5 million, potentially rising to $9 million with incentives, surpassing Miami quarterback Darian Mensah's $6.5 million. Taylor finished 2026 with 1,460 passing yards and 17 touchdowns.
- Coach Jeff Lebby and athletic director Zac Selmon collaborated to finalize the deal, with Lebby calling Taylor an "ultimate teammate and competitor" whose commitment remains vital for the program.
- Projected as a top prospect for the 2028 NFL draft, the sophomore will return for spring practice as the face of the Bulldogs, aiming to secure a winning season in 2027.
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Mississippi State’s Kamario Taylor finalizing a reported $7.5 million deal, in expensive college football move
How much will it take for college football programs to re-sign their top quarterbacks heading into the 2027 season? Just ask Mississippi State's Kamario Taylor.We have entered new territory when it comes to paying college athletes, especially in this era of NIL and revenue-sharing that has transcended the sports world.College quarterbacks are making upwards of $6 to $7 million this season to lead their respective teams on the field, with that nu…
Mississippi State’s Kamario Taylor Finalizing Deal Worth Up to $9 Million: Report
Mississippi State football fans have spent enough time wondering whether Kamario Taylor would finish his college career somewhere else. Now, the Bulldogs appear close to securing the quarterback who gives them a reason to believe in their future. Keeping him in Starkville would be a major victory before the offseason even begins. ESPN’s Pete Thamel […]
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