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Mississippi State’s Kamario Taylor finalizing a reported $7.5 million deal, in expensive college football move
Mississippi State is finalising a deal to keep quarterback Kamario Taylor for the 2027 season, with reported pay of $7.5 million and possible bonuses taking it to about $9 million. The agreement highlights how NIL payments and revenue-sharing are pushing top college football salaries towards professional levels.
Taylor, a former Heisman Trophy contender, reportedly wanted to remain in Starkville rather than pursue another school or a larger offer elsewhere. After undergoing surgery for a turf-toe injury, he is aiming to be fully fit for off-season training; his return also gives coach Jeff Lebby time to build the team around him through the transfer portal.
In short
- Taylor is set to earn a reported $7.5 million for 2027.
- Incentive bonuses could raise the deal to around $9 million.
- His return signals the rising cost of retaining top college quarterbacks.