Mississippi States Kamario Taylor finalizing a reported $7.5 million deal, in expensive college football move

We have entered new territory when it comes to paying college athletes, especially in this era of NIL and revenue-sharing that has transcended the sports world.This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners.If you sign up or place a wager, FOX News may be compensated.

This content was created by a team that works independently from the FOX newsroom.College quarterbacks are making upwards of $6 to $7 million this season to lead their respective teams on the field, with that number only growing over the next few years as the price continues to trend upwards.If you want an example of how much college sports have turned into a professional model, Mississippi State is finalizing a new deal with star quarterback Kamario Taylor that On3 reported will pay him $7.5 million next season for his services, and that number could jump to around $9 million if he collects incentive bonuses.Mississippi State Bulldogs quarterback Kamario Taylor (1) scrambles past South Carolina Gamecocks defensive back Kelvin Hunter (3) in the second half at Williams-Brice Stadium.Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images (Jeff Blake-Imagn Images)Wanting to stay Starkville has always been a priority for Taylor, who spent a lot of time before even enrolling at Mississippi State cheering on the Bulldogs.

But, the ongoing talking-points around the sport of college football have centered around why Kamario should go chase a bigger paycheck somewhere else following the 2026 season.BYU HAS THRIVED IN AN NIL ERA THAT MANY EXPECTED THEM TO FALTER IN, NFL LEGEND STEVE YOUNG SAYSWhether it was numerous media pundits floating the idea that he would be happier somewhere else other than Starkville, the Bulldogs quarterback made it known to the coaching staff that he did not want to play elsewhere next season, and he wasn’t chasing the 'bag'.Kamario Taylor #1 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs looks on after the game against the Oklahoma Sooners at Davis Wade Stadium on Oct.24, 2026 in S...