Taylor glides off the line of scrimmage and eats up the cornerback’s cushion quickly, bringing the speed to take the lid of the defense. He runs with smooth, long strides to pull away from defenders and tracks the ball beautifully downfield. Despite his high center of gravity, he can sink his hips and snap off his routes, creating separation in the short and intermediate areas. Taylor showcases incredible concentration, refined hand technique, and excellent body control when catching the ball; he has the flexibility to go down to dig out low balls; he twists and contorts to reach back for passes that come in behind him; and he can spin in the air to make a grab without losing his balance or momentum, hitting the ground running to pick up yards after the catch.

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• Can make the right play at the right moment, showing plus awareness of the down and distance and manipulating defenders’ positioning to open a target window.
• Taylor has enough acceleration and burst to create separation at and after the catch point.
• Natural hands catcher with plus body control. He has a solid catch radius that helps bring in errant passes, and he rarely has drops.
• He’s a high-floor talent who can help any offense improve on Day 1.
• He’s a move-the-sticks type of threat with great hands and reliable route-running ability.

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• A high-effort player who competes through the whistle. He’ll earn every yard available to him.
• Great reaction time and reflexes give him a large catch radius to work with.
• Comfortable making diving catches or finishing through contact.
• Extends his frame to get his hands on the ball and shows off the “my ball” attitude.
• Good concentration along the sideline to keep his feet inbounds.
• Has enough burst to create separation at the end of routes.

Clarence Taylor Clarence Taylor 6'1" | 165 lbs | WR Parker | 2025 State AL was one of the best receivers in the whole state this year and cemented himself as one of our top wideouts in our 2025 Rankings update throughout the season. Taylor was unbelievable for Pleasant Grove’s offense and dominated nearly every secondary they faced this fall-with how well he’s able to use his size, speed, and hands its clear that he’s going to continue to trouble defenses for years to come. Taylor had himself a huge season and totaled up 70 receptions for 1621 yards and a ridiculous 25 touchdowns, it didn’t matter who or how many opposing defensive backs he was lined up against, he consistently found a way to make huge plays all year long. Taylor has picked up offers from Appalachian State, Georgia Tech, Tennessee State, and more- with how well he’s played he’s definitely going to continue to pick up more attention down the stretch!

Performance Overview: Taylor’s agility is not just about speed; it’s about his ability to change direction almost instantaneously. His route running is characterized by an uncanny ability to deceive defenders, making double moves look effortless. His hands are not just reliable; they are like a trap, snatching the ball out of the air with remarkable consistency. Taylor’s field intelligence shines in his ability to find soft spots in zone coverage and exploit man-to-man mismatches. Taylor’s ability to make acrobatic catches in challenging situations stands out, showcasing his exceptional body control and hand-eye coordination. He excels in tracking deep passes, making him a significant deep-threat option.

Key Strengths: Exceptional change-of-direction skills, deceptive route running, ‘trap-like’ hands, superior field intelligence.

Clarence Taylor Clarence Taylor 6'1" | 165 lbs | WR Parker | 2025 State AL has been dominating all throughout his junior season for Pleasant Grove and shows no signs of slowing up anytime soon. Taylor’s performance on the field has been nothing short of explosive, showcasing his ability to make explosive plays week in week out. So far this season, Taylor has been the go-to target for his team, hauling in an impressive 38 receptions for 855 yards and 11 touchdowns this year. Taylor has been a monster as a downfield target, has exploded after the catch, and has been able to find the end zone consistently, its seriously impressive how good of a weapon he’s been for this Pleasant Grove offense. Taylor has steadily become a terrific player at his position, receiving offers from Georgia Tech, Appalachian State, Alabama State and more- keep watch- he’s sure to add more to his list soon with this kind of film he’s been putting up!

Taylor had a great performance in Week 4, he tallied up 6 rec, 141 yards. He flashed excellent body control and focus at the catch point, going high or low to bring in off-target throws. He’s an elusive yards-after-the-catch creator and transitions from catch to run seamlessly, sinking his hips and using quick feet to stutter and juke and avoid low tackles before accelerating to top speed. He showed good awareness and anticipation in scramble drill plays and keeps working to get open when the initial play design didn’t work. He brings a very businesslike approach. He has a serious, chip-on-his-shoulder demeanor.