Kamario Taylor Talks Mississippi State Return After Record NIL Deal, 'There Was Never A Doubt'

Kamario Taylor said his decision to return to Mississippi State for the 2027 season, on an NIL deal that could be worth up to $9 million, was a no-brainer during an appearance on SportsCenter Thursday.

"Next season we're going to try to dominate every single game, we're gonna try to take advantage of every opportunity we get on the field, we're gonna go get some guys," Taylor noted. "We've got a good amount of guys on the roster we're trying to re-sign, a lot of key players, get those guys back in the boat."

Taylor, a sophomore, has thrown for 1,460 yards, 17 touchdowns and four interceptions in six games this season while rushing for 147 yards and a score. He's since required season-ending surgery for a toe injury, however, cutting his 2026 campaign short.

But expectations are sky-high for Taylor and the Bulldogs in 2027.