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State commit Jaiden Taylor eyeing another long postseason journey

Paul Jones Mississippi State Bulldogsby:Paul Jones•06/19/25•

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Jaiden Taylor
Jaiden Taylor

2026 Mississippi State commitment Jaiden Taylor was a consistent playmaker on both sides of the ball last season. Along with his teammates, Taylor’s production helped Noxubee County High School reach the program’s third straight Class 3A championship game.

Offensively, Taylor had 53 catches for 926 yards and 16 touchdowns as a junior. Then on the other side, he totaled 56 tackles, four interceptions with two pick sixes and three PBUs. Looking towards the fall, Taylor may add another position to his resume.

Taylor is rated as the nation’s No. 30 athlete and the state’s No. 19 prospect per On3 composite rankings.

“Just trying to get better this summer and getting better as a team,” Taylor explained. “I am probably going to play some quarterback this year so I am working on that. Besides that, I am just trying to get faster and be a better player.”

Despite that success, however, there was one thing missing. That was capturing the top prize in Class 3A and that near-miss is fueling the Tigers this offseason.

“It was tough,” added the 6-foot and 180-pound Taylor. “It is fueling us to take it that one step further. We are ready to get it this year. I think our run game is the strong suit and that is going to open up the passing game.”

Taylor committed to Mississippi State last December and did so on the same day his older brother – Kamario Taylor – officially signed with Mississippi State. Taylor has been solid with his commitment ever since and is a fan of the Bulldogs’ offensive scheme.

“It’s been great with State and still the same,” Taylor remarked. “Nothing but love from them. I love the offensive schemes with Coach (Jeff) Lebby. I think I could fit into that well and make it work well. But they also like what I can do on defense, too.”

Whether Taylor plays receiver or defensive back for the Bulldogs is still a question. For now, his conversations with the coaches details the opportunity to play on either side of the ball.

“They are just talking to me about playing anywhere,” noted Taylor, who officially visits State next weekend. “They talk about playing on both side of the ball. I want the ball but I can do a lot of things on both sides of the ball.”

However it turns out, Taylor will get an early start on his Maroon and White career. He is on track to graduate high school in December and then enroll at Mississippi State in January. This weekend Taylor will also get another look at his Bulldog future as he is one of several instate priorities officially visiting Mississippi State this weekend.

“That’s going to be a great thing,” Taylor mentioned. “I am glad our school allows early graduates now. I can get there in the spring and get ahead of everything and learn the playbook. I’m also excited about my official visit this weekend and I know that will be a lot of fun.”

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