

2027 NFL Draft
Darius Taylor vs Hollywood Smothers
Minnesota Golden Gophers
RB · #1Texas Longhorns
RB · #2Darius Taylor and Hollywood Smothers are compared using 2027 Fanspeak Consensus rankings, 2026 college production from their player profiles, On The Clock draft activity, and creator scouting reports.
Lower consensus ranks and average picks indicate earlier draft projections. Missing values remain unavailable. Measurements and cross-position production are shown without winner labels. Change either player to open another shareable matchup.
| Darius Taylor | Statistic | Hollywood Smothers |
|---|---|---|
| Leading value: 97 | Carries | 69 |
| 263 | Rushing Yards | 283 (leading value) |
| Leading value: 6 | Rushing TDs | 2 |
| Leading value: 26 | Receptions | 12 |
| Leading value: 185 | Receiving Yards | 96 |
| Darius Taylor | Statistic | Hollywood Smothers |
|---|---|---|
| 6-0 | Height | 5-11 |
| 215 lb | Weight | 193 lb |
| Darius Taylor | Statistic | Hollywood Smothers |
|---|---|---|
| — | Fanspeak rank | #156 |
| — | Position rank | RB 8 |
| 228.2 | Average pick | 169.9 (leading value) |
| 286 | Times drafted | 1,811 (leading value) |
| 22 | Hype Score | 37 (leading value) |
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Dean Kindig
42-217 (5.2) vs AP in 2025. 986 yds and 10 TDs on almost 5 yards a carry in 2024, Darius is a patient but physical running back, who loves living in between the tackles. Patient in between the tackles, waits to strike and then boom, books it to the end zone. Reminiscent of James Conner. Coming off Aug 2024 Leg INJ. Spent the 2023 season as a teammate of Buffalo's rookie wide receiver Skyler Bell back when Bell was playing for the Wisconsin.
Full player profileDean Kindig
17-123 (7.2) 1 and 5 catches for 41 --named ACC Running Back of the Week vs Duke, a loss. 160-939-(5.9)-6TD; Receiving 37-189-5.1-1TD in 2025. Top 10 nationally in breakaway rate last season at NC State (52.3%). And the 2024 scouted game had his highest rushing total - 139 yards rushing, 42 receiving in the Military Bowl vs. ECU. But against Miami, awful. 7 rushes for -2 yards and 2 receptions for 6 yards in NC State's 41-7 loss (unscouted).
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