In a remarkable milestone, former Jacksonville Jaguars running back Fred Taylor achieved 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.
The journey to earning his degree was fueled by a promise that Taylor 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 the challenges he faced, including signing up for the final course without telling anyone not even his wife about it, Taylor remained dedicated to his goal.
After getting past the drop-add period and committing to his studies, Taylor focused on finishing his degree. His son Kelvin followed in his footsteps and enrolled at the University of Florida to complete his own degree while Austin plans to enroll there this summer. This accomplishment added another impressive achievement to Fred’s already distinguished career which includes 11,695 career rushing yards.
