Marquez Taylor

Conference USA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll (2025) 2024 (SOPHOMORE) Played in three games. Recorded a rush attempt at no. 10 Tennessee. PRIOR TO UTEP Did not see action during lone season at Austin Peay. Will have four years of eligibility. Was an all-purpose back at McKenzie High School. Helped lead MHS to back-to-back Class A championship game appearances, winning the program’s first title in 2022. Ran for 163 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries during the state championship game. Earned placement on the Tennessee Sports Writers Association First Team Class A All-State team. Named to 2022 TACA East-West All-Star Classic team. Finished junior season with 1,676 yards and 33 touchdowns on 193 carries and added 411 yards and six TDs on 24 receptions, and also had a touchdown on defense. Ran for 85 yards and a TD in 2021 TSSAA Class A Championship Game. One of five finalists for 2021 Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Award in Division I Class 5A. Rated a three-star athlete by 247Sports.com and Rivals. Also competed in basketball and track & field. Holds McKenzie HS records in the 200-meter dash (22.96), 400-meter dash (52.05), which were both set during sophomore season in 2021.