J.R. Taylor Class: Junior Hometown: Reynoldsburg, Ohio High School: Reynoldsburg Height / Weight: 5-9 / 197 Position: Running Back

SCOUTING REPORT: Was the only true freshman to earn a varsity letter for Miami in 2008 ... classes caused him to miss much of spring practice, but he's expected to battle for playing time ... a prep teammate of Armand Robinson at Reynoldsburg High.

2008: Sat out the first four games of the season, but came on strong in final eight contests, rushing for 427 yards ... received the game ball in Miami's victory at Bowling Green when he ran for 127 yards and one touchdown ... he recorded a 113-yard performance the following week against Kent State ... also caught four passes for 24 yards in 2008.

HIGH SCHOOL: Rushed for 1,251 yards his junior year, an average of 6.3 yards per carry ... injured his ankle in the 2007 opener and was limited throughout the season ... top game came against Dublin when he ran for 251 yards and four touchdowns, including scores of 45, 65 and 70 yards ... also starred as a sprinter for the Raiders' track and field team, running the 100-meter dash in 10.6 ... earned academic all-state laurels ... coach at Reynoldsburg High was Woody Underwood.

PERSONAL: Born March 6, 1989 ... son of Thomas and Ann Taylor ... full name is Jay Rakeem Taylor ... plans to study chemistry at Miami.

Single-Game Bests

Rushing Attempts: 21 at Toledo, 2008

Rushing Yards: 127 at Bowling Green, 2008

Rushing Touchdowns: 1 at Bowling Green & at Buffalo, 2008

Long Rush: 38 at Bowling Green, 2008

Receptions: 2 vs. Ohio, 2008

Receiving Yards: 14 vs. Ohio, 2008