The Wait Continues for Fred Taylor

JACKSONVILLE – Football’s biggest honor continues to elude Fred Taylor.

Fred Taylor, the Jaguars’ all-time leading rusher, was not among those named to the 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame class Thursday. He had been among 15 modern-era finalists this year.

Taylor, a Jaguars running back from 1998-2008, was named a finalist for the first time. He had been named a Hall semifinalist for the fifth time in November.

Taylor, the No. 9 overall selection in the 1998 NFL Draft, rushed for 11,695 yards and 66 touchdowns in 13 NFL seasons. He rushed for 11,271 yards and 62 touchdowns with Jacksonville – and is the franchise’s all-time rushing leader.