Jerry Taylor

Biography

Jerry Taylor joined Russ Huesman's staff as wide receivers coach in January 2025. Taylor comes to Richmond after stops including Columbia, William & Mary, Dartmouth, Virginia State, Saint Francis, and the Buffalo Bills. Most recently, he served as Assistant Head Coach, Offensive Coordinator, and Quarterbacks Coach at Bluefield State during the 2024 season. In his first season on staff in 2025, senior Ja’vion Griffin led the team with 48 catches for 585 yards and five touchdowns, recording his first-ever 100-yard games in back-to-back performances against Georgetown (four catches for 106 yards) and #25 Lafayette (10 catches for 113 yards and a touchdown in each game). Griffin also scored a touchdown in each of the last four games of his career. Sophomore Isaiah Dawson, Richmond’s second-leading receiver and a second-team All-Patriot League selection, caught 42 passes for 575 yards and four touchdowns, ran for 136 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries, recorded two 100-yard receiving games, and ranked second in the Patriot League—and 27th nationally—in kickoff returns, including a 99-yard touchdown at #14 Lehigh. Sophomore Andreas Hill contributed 18 catches for 314 yards and three touchdowns, highlighted by 105 yards and a 75-yard touchdown on two catches in his first career start at Colgate, becoming the first Spider to gain 100+ receiving yards on two catches since Walker Gillette in 1969; he also added touchdown catches against Holy Cross and Lafayette. Taylor began his time