In 2019, Taylor rushed for 2,003 yards on 6.3 yards per attempt and 21 touchdowns on way to his third consecutive, consensus first-team All-Big Ten selection. On top of that, he enhanced his presence in the offense with becoming a pass-catching threat -- reeling in 26 passes for 252 yards and five receiving scores.
His 26 total touchdowns led the nation.
"As impressive as JT’s accomplishments have been on the field, I have been even more impressed by how he has done it," Wisconsin head coach Paul Chryst in the same press release. "He will rightly be discussed as one of the best running backs in college football history.
"But what I will remember most about being around him is how he handled himself and how much he cared about his teammates. He is truly humble, always working to get better and cares a ton about this program. He gave everything he had to maximize his opportunity in college and I wish him all the best as he moves into the NFL."
In Wisconsin's record books, he ranks second all-time in school history in rushing yards behind Ron Dayne and second in yards per carry behind Melvin Gordon (6.67).
When speaking with reporters on Dec. 19, before Taylor officially declared but with the writing on the wall, redshirt senior Chris Orr said he will remember Taylor not just for the accomplishments on the field.
"The type of person he is. The friendship that me and him have developed," Orr said. "He's truly, truly the most humble person that I've ever come across. If you met him and didn't know him, you wouldn't think he is who he is, and I've said that since Day One.
"I will remember him more so as my little nephew, my little brother, whatever the case is, more so off the field than on the field. But definitely going to remember what he did on the field. Truly special to witness the greatest college running back ever."
When speaking with reporters on Dec. 19, before Taylor officially declared but with the writing on the wall, redshirt senior Chris Orr said he will remember Taylor not just for the accomplishments on the field.
"The type of person he is. The friendship that me and him have developed," Orr said. "He's truly, truly the most humble person that I've ever come across. If you met him and didn't know him, you wouldn't think he is who he is, and I've said that since Day One.
"I will remember him more so as my little nephew, my little brother, whatever the case is, more so off the field than on the field. But definitely going to remember what he did on the field. Truly special to witness the greatest college running back ever."