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Rickey Taylor Jr. Northern Illinois
File WR-734 · National rank 5396 · 2027 class

Rickey Taylor Jr.

#3· Northern Illinois ·WR ·R-So ·2027 Draft · Chicago, Ill.
6'1"Height 180 lbWeight
RepresentationNo agency on file
Day 1 StarterLimited Sample
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Quick Notes
Rickey Taylor Jr. is a redshirt sophomore wide receiver who projects as a starter for Northern Illinois. He profiles as a developmental piece with a long way to go.
Agent / Representation
Status Unknown
AgentNone on record
Board Standing
#734 WR / 1947
#5396 Overall / 15102
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Scouting Verdict

Projected 2026 starter and a proven producer — 1 rec, 134 yds, 1 TD (2025). Grade benchmarked to a Mountain West draft-outcome projection; the band carries his 2027 upside.

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WR Keys 2025 · Northern Illinois
1
Rec
Better than 9% of 894 WRs
134
Rec Yds
Better than 54% of 915 WRs
1
TD
Better than 55% of 899 WRs
Recruiting
High SchoolBrother Rice
HometownChicago, Ill.
Players Like Him
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Talent Level
Competitive / Mental
Production Profile
Versatility
Off-Field / Character
Overall Risk