Colts running back Jonathan Taylor's second career Pro Bowl selection comes after he finished the 2024 NFL season with a total of 1,431 rushing yards (fourth in the NFL) and 11 touchdowns. It was the first time Taylor rushed for over 1,000 yards and 10 or more touchdowns since 2021; 2021 was also the last time Taylor was named to the Pro Bowl.
The bulk of Taylor's numbers came in the final four weeks of the 2024 season, when he led the league in rushing attempts (117), rushing yards (627) and rushing touchdowns (six). The fifth-year veteran became the 10th player in the last 20 years to have 627 or more rushing yards in a single-season four-game span – and of those 10 players, only four of them (including Taylor) had at least six touchdowns.
Taylor was one of two players in the NFL in 2024 (Philadelphia Eagles' Saquon Barkley) to have multiple rushing touchdowns of 65 or more yards. Taylor also had 11 rushes of 20 or more yards for fourth-most in the league.
"It's as unique as it gets, to be honest," head coach Shane Steichen said about Taylor's speed and awareness. "I've been around a few guys, but his vision, his patience, his burst – you guys have heard me say that a lot – but I mean, it's impressive."
"Awards are hard to come by," Taylor said. "A lot of things are hard to come by in this league. So, anytime you get a chance to represent your team, the organization, at another event where other people are doing the same, I mean it is – it is meaningful."
But for Taylor, receiving such an accolade still doesn't take away the fact that his couldn't reach their ultimate goal of making the playoffs.
"It sucks because everybody wants to play to be the best," Taylor said. "They want to play to win, and when both of those things don't happen simultaneously, it's almost like bittersweet...you may have some individual accolades, but then you realize the one main goal that you want is not in sight right now. So, it's bittersweet.
"Anytime, though, you have a chance – I'm not only representing the organization or the name on the back of my jersey, but also the rest of the guys – the guys upfront, the tight ends, the receivers, people who helped me make the plays in order to receive that Pro Bowl vote."
View highlights from Thursday night's Skills Showdown featuring guard Quenton Nelson, running back Jonathan Taylor and AFC coach Peyton Manning, to kick off the 2025 Pro Bowl Games in Orlando, Florida.
Indianapolis Colts guard Quenton Nelson (56) participates in the Dodgeball game during the 2025 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Lauren Leigh Bacho/NFL)
Former quarterbacks Eli Manning and Peyton Manning pose with Pro Bowl quarterbacks before the 2025 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Lauren Leigh Bacho/NFL)
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) looks on during the 2025 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Indianapolis Colts mascot Blue and Denver Broncos mascot Miles look on before the 2025 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Lauren Leigh Bacho/NFL)
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) participates in the Relay Race competition during the 2025 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Lauren Leigh Bacho/NFL)
Terry Crews looks on during the 2025 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) participates in the Relay Race competition during the 2025 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Lauren Leigh Bacho/NFL)
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) participates in the Relay Race competition during the 2025 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Lauren Leigh Bacho/NFL)
Special guest and host Terry Crews reacts during the 2025 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Lauren Leigh Bacho/NFL)
Cheerleaders perform before the 2025 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Lauren Leigh Bacho/NFL)
Special guest and host Terry Crews reacts during the 2025 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Lauren Leigh Bacho/NFL)
AFC head coach Peyton Manning, Terry Crews, and NFC head coach Eli Manning interact during the 2025 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Cleveland Browns guard Joel Bitonio (75) celebrates with AFC coach Peyton Manning after he participates in "The Big Spike" challenge during the 2025 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Lauren Leigh Bacho/NFL)
A detail view of a hat with the NFL Pro Bowl Games logo during the 2025 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Terry Crews looks on during the 2025 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
A general view during the 2025 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
A general view of Pro Bowl Games signage is seen before the 2025 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
Terry Crews reacts during the 2025 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) participates in the Relay Race competition during the 2025 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) watches the 2025 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
From left to right: Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6), Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold (14), Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16), former quarterback Eli Manning, former quarterback Peyton Manning, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3), Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9), and New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) pose for a photo before the 2025 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
Indianapolis Colts guard Quenton Nelson (56) participates in the Dodgeball game during the 2025 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Lauren Leigh Bacho/NFL)
Dallas Cowboys cheerleader Megan performs during the 2025 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
NFL cheerleaders pose for a group photo after the 2025 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
A general view of the Pro Bowl Games field is seen before the 2025 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
Cheerleader Jada of the Indianapolis Colts reacts before the 2025 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
Indianapolis Colts mascot Blue looks on during the 2025 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
NFL cheerleaders pose for a group photo after the 2025 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Perry Knotts/NFL)
A general view prior to the 2025 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Melina Pizano/NFL)
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) participates in the Relay Race competition during the 2025 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Indianapolis Colts guard Quenton Nelson (56) participates in the Dodgeball game during the 2025 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Lauren Leigh Bacho/NFL)
AFC head coach Peyton Manning looks on during the 2025 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
AFC head coach Peyton Manning looks on as New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) participates in the "Passing the Test" challenge during the 2025 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Lauren Leigh Bacho/NFL)
Indianapolis Colts guard Quenton Nelson (56) participates in the Dodgeball game during the 2025 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Lauren Leigh Bacho/NFL)
Special guest Terry Crews interviews AFC head coach Peyton Manning and NFC head coach Eli Manning before the 2025 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Lauren Leigh Bacho/NFL)
AFC head coach Peyton Manning cheers for New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) as he participates in the "Passing the Test" challenge during the 2025 Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Lauren Leigh Bacho/NFL)
