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Patrick Mahomes’ Teammate Offers NIL Support to Keep $1.5M SEC QB From Being Poached to Other Programs

Everybody is talking about Mississippi State because of their QB, who led them into the national Top 25 with a 3-0 start. Kamario Taylor is playing so well and attracting so much attention. That’s why keeping him in Starkville may…

By Khosalu Puro · Essentially Sports

Published: Friday, 25 September 2026 at 12:47 AM

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Chris Jones announced plans to donate to Mississippi State NIL efforts to retain quarterback Kamario Taylor.
Taylor led Mississippi State to a 41-34 comeback victory against South Carolina to start the season 3-0.
On3 currently estimates Taylor's NIL valuation at $1.5 million.

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Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle and Mississippi State alumnus Chris Jones announced he plans to donate NIL funds to help the Bulldogs retain sophomore quarterback Kamario Taylor. Jones highlighted the challenge of competing against programs with massive budgets in an era without a college salary cap, emphasizing the importance of keeping Taylor in Starkville.

Taylor has led Mississippi State to a 3-0 start and a No. 24 national ranking, notably orchestrating a 41-34 comeback win over South Carolina. Holding a $1.5 million NIL valuation according to On3, Taylor has recorded 1,010 total yards and 11 touchdown passes through three games.

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