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.
- TransferredPortal · 2/13/26, 9:01 AMMarquez Taylor (RB) officially transferred from University of Texas at El Paso to University of West Georgia
- EnteredPortal · 1/2/26, 9:40 AMMarquez Taylor (RB) officially entered the transfer portal · from University of Texas at El Paso
- EnrolledMarquez Taylor (RB) enrolled in University of Texas at El Paso
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | OFF SNAPS | PROD | CAR | YPC | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | REC | REC YDS | YPR | REC TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |  University of Texas at El Paso | 9 | 0 | -- | -- | 17 | 2.5 | 43 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 0 |
| 2024 | University of Texas at El Paso | 3 | 0 | -- | -- | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Career | 12 | 0 | -- | -- | 18 | 2.4 | 43 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 0 |
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Profile last updated Sep 10, 2026