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What is Jonathan Taylor's net worth? Colts RB breaks 20-year-old franchise record taking them to the playoffs

In 2020, Taylor will pocket a base salary of $610,000 and a signing bonus of $3,253,928. As far as the team news goes, this will be their playoff appearance after 2014

The Indianapolis Colts had more than one reason to celebrate in their comprehensive 28-14 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, January 3. Running Back Jonathan Taylor broke the franchise's 20-year-old record with 30 carried for 253 yards along with two touchdowns. Previously, the record was held by Edgerrin James with 219 yards. Although the Jaguars threatened a comeback with consecutive touchdowns, Taylor's effort ensured the Colts were placed in a better position.

With this, all eyes shifted on Taylor for his feat. Here's a look at the star's journey in the league along with some interest in the RB's net worth. According to spotrac, Taylor inked a four-year deal worth $7,829,150 contract with the Colts that also included a signing bonus of $3,253,928.

The moolah made is quite impressive at $4,219,798 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,957,288, according to the site. In 2020, Taylor will pocket a base salary of $610,000 and a signing bonus of $3,253,928.

Taylor's achievement and his scintillating display also had fans lauding him on social media. "Colts Jonathan Taylor ended his rookie campaign with 253 rushing yards (9th most in a game all-time) to clinch a playoff spot. Taylor finishes 2020 w/ 1,468 total yards and 12 TDs (in 15 games) very promising season for the rookie! Looks like Indys got a workhorse #ForTheShoe," read one of the tweets.

As far as the stats go, "These were your Top-12 RBs in PPR leagues in 2020: 1. Alvin Kamara 2. Dalvin Cook 3. Derrick Henry 4. David Montgomery 5. Aaron Jones 6. Jonathan Taylor 7. James Robinson 8. Ezekiel Elliott 9. Kareem Hunt 10. Josh Jacobs 11. Nick Chubb (the dude missed 4 games) 12. Mike Davis," read another tweet.

The impressive run meant Taylor played a key role in the Colts playoff hopes. This will be just the second playoff appearance for the team since 2014 when they reached the AFC Championship Game, according to ESPN.

The Colts will be on the road playing a solid Buffalo Bills team. The Tennessee Titans (11-5) won the AFC South with a 41-38 victory over Houston Texans paving way for the Colts to advance. Taylor makes his way into the playoffs averaging 123.5 yards (488, five games) in the final six games of the regular season.