Four-Star RB Taylor Tatum names Top 7

Four-star running back Taylor Tatum of Longview (TX) High has narrowed his list to seven schools–USC, Texas, Texas A&M, Oklahoma, Michigan, Ohio State, and Georgia.

The 5-foot-10, 205 pounder quickly discussed his finalists.

USC-I love coach Riley’s offense and think I would fit really well into it.

Texas-The way the produce RBs is crazy and with it being close to home makes it even better.

Texas A&M-Been in connection with A&M since my freshman year and it almost feels like a second home with how many times I’ve been there since my freshman year.

Oklahoma-Me and coach Murray have a great relationship and I feel like I’d play early there. 

Michigan-Michigan’s wins a lot and with the way they always have a couple good rbs every year I think I could fit there. 

Ohio State-Coach Alford is one of the best coaches out there in my opinion and after my visit it really felt like I could see myself there. 

Georgia-With how Georgia uses their RBs I feel like I can make a major impact there,I really like coach Smart and the way he coaches.

Taylor Tatum Personal Life (via On3 Database)

“In East Texas, they take football seriously. So, it speaks volumes when local observers mention Taylor Tatum in the same sentence as former Longview Lobos greats and even with other great running backs from the region like Adrian Peterson, David Overstreet, Edwin Simmons and others. “Longview always has a good running back, and I’m sure there’ll be other running backs coming in to take my spot,” Tatum told CBS 19. “But it’s just cool to be one of the greats, not just in Longview history but those greats that went on to be good in college and the NFL.”

In 2022, Tatum rushed for 1,850 yards, 33 touchdowns and averaged 141 yards a carry against some of the stiffest competition in the Lone Star State. He also had three receiving scores. “He can do a little bit of everything,” Longview coach John King said. “Not only does he run the ball, but he’ll block. He can catch it and can play in the slot. Tatum had 28 carries in the state quarterfinals, and we needed every one of them from him. He’s a good kid and comes from a great family. He plays football, baseball and track. He’s exceptional. He could get drafted in baseball as an outfielder.”

Tatum ranks as the No. 42 player in the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He also tabs in as the No. 2 running back and the No. 9 player in the state of Texas.

He currently has an On3 NIL Valuation of $155K. The On3 NIL Valuation is the industry’s leading index that sets high school and college athletes’ projected annual value (PAV). The NIL valuation does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals an athlete has completed to date. It rather signifies an athlete’s value at a certain moment in time.