Emerging 2025 Edge Aariz Taylor Talks Offers, Visits

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kenwood 2025 edge rusher <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='537211' first='Aariz' last='Taylor']</strong> stands at 6'3” 221 pounds and was one of the premier pass rushers we saw at the BOOM Trench Warfare Camp in St. Louis.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Long and athletic frame with good strength.&nbsp; Explosive edge rusher that has such easy acceleration getting up field.&nbsp; Won off the snap over and over against tackles all day long. The explosive pass rusher also has the strength to use his bull rush as well which he showcased.&nbsp; Can also slide down and play some three technique when needed.&nbsp; Power 4 guy for sure!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Taylor spoke about leading his team to the win at the event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“I would say the camp went well.&nbsp; I felt we could have been a little more discipline as a team not giving up offsides penalties.&nbsp; Other small stuff that made the game closer than it should have been.&nbsp; We should have worked the tournament.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>What are the biggest areas he feels he excels as a pass rusher?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“Working with my hands and getting around the person in front of me with my speed.&nbsp; Hands and speed is a dangerous combo.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Recruiting is starting to pick up for Taylor.&nbsp; Recently took a trip to Michigan State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“I really liked their campus and coaches.&nbsp; They talked to me and made it sound promising as to what they can do that would benefit me.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He has more trips planned in the near future.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“I am looking to visit Indiana.&nbsp; I have visits to Illinois and Northwestern coming up.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The offers are starting to fly in for the Kenwood pass rusher.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“I have five of them from Georgia Tech, Toledo, Indiana, Cincinnati, and Eastern Illinois.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Anyone above the pack at this point?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“Schools standing out are Indiana and Georgia Tech.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>He spoke further on Georgia Tech</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“I really like their scenery down there and their coach sounded pretty promising talking to him giving me consistent support reaching out.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Indiana has made an impression on him as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“Coach Buddha (Williams) that is my guy.&nbsp; He is a real dude.&nbsp; Some of their ideals they emphasised on at their practices I feel like I can replicate that in my game and that will better me.”</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Illinois is another school in the mix for his services.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>“I like their school and it is close to home.&nbsp; The coach that was recruiting me went to the NFL, but I am still getting my connection with them and going on a visit down there.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->