Jonathan Taylor

Career StatsA

Year	Team	GP	Yards	TD	YPC
Career		84	7,598	69	4.9
2025		17	1,585	18	4.9
2024		14	1,431	11	4.7
2023		10

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Jonathan Taylor's Contract Value Index lands at A-, putting the deal in a defined slice of comparable signings. At $14M AAV on a three-year term, Taylor is delivering franchise-caliber production at a price point that reflects both his elite on-field performance and the realities of the running back market—a rare alignment of value and excellence at a position where long-term deals are increasingly rare. His 2025 season output of 378 receiving yards across 17 games underscores his role as a dual-threat asset in the Colts' offense, a profile that commands premium compensation relative to traditional backs. As a 27-year-old six-year veteran, Taylor sits in the prime window where elite backs combine peak athleticism with proven durability; the three-year structure keeps him locked in during his most productive years without creating excessive tail risk. The recent headlines around potential trade speculation and ongoing contract discussions involving him and other cornerstones only reinforce what his CVI grade reflects: the Colts have structured a deal that allows them to retain a legitimate superstar without crippling their ability to build around him. His A performance grade and matching A sentiment grade create the rare circumstance where statistical reality and public perception align perfectly, validating the economics of the contract itself.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the A band — a quick read on where Jonathan's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Jonathan Taylor, the Wisconsin product and former second-overall pick, remains one of the NFL's most complete and explosive backfield weapons entering his sixth professional season. His sustained production across 84 career games cements his status as a true franchise cornerstone at the running back position. Taylor earns a well-deserved A grade this season, continuing to rank among the league's premier ball-carriers. On the ground, Taylor's 4.91 yards per carry sits comfortably above the NFL average of 4.10, reflecting his consistent ability to generate positive yardage against stacked boxes. His 93.2 rushing yards per game crushes the elite threshold of 85.0, placing him firmly in the conversation with the game's most dominant rushers. The most striking number, however, is his 1.06 rushing touchdowns per game — nearly double the elite benchmark of 0.65 — demonstrating elite red-zone instincts and finishing ability. His trajectory tells an equally compelling story. Taylor has climbed from a B+ in 2023 to an A in 2024 and now an A+ through 2025, signaling a player trending toward the absolute peak of his powers. At just 27, he retains every physical tool to sustain this level through the back half of his prime. Watch whether Indianapolis builds around him with improved offensive line play — if they do, a historic rushing season is a genuine possibility.

How Jonathan Compares at the Position

Jonathan Taylor ranks 2nd of 175 graded running backs by performance. That slots Jonathan between Derrick Henry (A+) just ahead and Jahmyr Gibbs (A) just behind.

Current Sentiment

Jonathan Taylor's public perception scores a A sentiment grade as fan and media tone converge. The overwhelming positivity stems from his record-breaking dominance on the field—analysts and fans point to his historic 244-yard performance against the Chargers and his FedEx Ground Player of the Year nomination as evidence that he remains the league's premier running back, a narrative reinforced across headlines celebrating him as "the best back in the league right now." His A performance grade aligns perfectly with this elite sentiment, a rare harmony between statistical reality and public opinion that few players achieve, and at $14.0M AAV, he's widely viewed as delivering exceptional value for a franchise-caliber talent. Trade speculation has surfaced in recent headlines, but rather than damaging his reputation, these discussions underscore his immense value to Indianapolis and the league; the Colts' ongoing front-office moves—recent signings at linebacker, guard, and center positions—position him as the franchise's cornerstone in a roster still being shaped around his production. The narrative remains decidedly flattering heading into the regular season, with his status as an unassailable superstar insulated by consistent excellence and the kind of clutch performances that have made him both a media darling and fan favorite.