Kamario Taylor is finalizing a deal to return to Mississippi State for the 2027 season, Pete Thamel reported Nov. 11. The Clarion Ledger also reports the developing agreement and says it is expected to be worth at least $7 million. Source Source
Thamel said his sources expected the deal to be completed later on Nov. 11, but neither report says it's signed or complete. The Clarion Ledger also doesn't say how it would be funded or paid out. Source Source
The Bulldogs got a 4-0 opening act from Taylor in his first season as their starter. His 2026 passing numbers included a 65.4% completion rate, 1,460 yards, 17 touchdowns and four interceptions, according to the Clarion Ledger. Source
Taylor was injured in the Sept. 26 victory over Missouri and tried to keep playing before undergoing season-ending foot surgery on Oct. 28, the newspaper reported. Mississippi State was 4-5 overall and 2-5 in SEC play after five straight losses as of the Nov. 11 report. Source
“We're always talking about retention,” coach Jeff Lebby said Nov. 9 while discussing negotiations with Taylor, according to the Clarion Ledger. Source
Taylor's prospective return could help Lebby recruit through the transfer portal and build his roster, Thamel reported. A source told ESPN that quality players were intrigued by joining Taylor at Mississippi State. Interested isn't the same as committed, though: Thamel's report names no players or commitments. Source
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