Fred Taylor, a longtime Jacksonville Jaguars running back, recently made history by earning his college degree at the University of Florida last weekend. At 48 years old, Taylor had an illustrious 13-year career in the NFL, earning almost $41 million and becoming a franchise legend for the Jaguars. Although he was just a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Taylor’s contributions to the sport were undeniable.
Despite not needing a college degree, Taylor made a promise that he was determined to fulfill. He successfully finished the final class required for his sociology degree at the University of Florida, more than 26 years after he left for the NFL Draft. This accomplishment added to his impressive career statistics, including 11,695 career rushing yards.
Taylor’s journey to earning his degree was fueled by a promise he made to his grandmother, Rosetta Lusane, who was suffering from dementia and health issues last year. In her final days, Taylor vowed to complete his college education, a promise that he was determined to keep. Despite facing numerous challenges along the way