Strengths – Taylor has multi years of starting experience with his Hornets squad and a guy that can handle a variety of roles across the offensive front. Athletic with a mobile lower base, Taylor shows explosive flashes and dominating reps on film that screams college potential. He does a good job of getting off the snap fast and placing his powerful hands into his opponent then driving them off the line. The Hornets senior big man plays with a bit of a mean streak, which is a trait I really like. Taylor is a physical competitor that will drive his man into the dirt while also playing through the whistle. Possibly the biggest strengths for Taylor is his football smarts and O-line versatility. He has the skill set to possibly handle right tackle in college but his best position could be inside at guard or center, where I actually think he can shine the most. Taylor shows good bend as well as the ability to pick up blocks, so if he can learn snapping, center might be where he lands on the college level. 
 

Development – Over the past few years while performing with his wrestling team, Taylor has fluctuated with his weight but he currently sits at 270 and rising. Adding the needed size and weight will allow the Hornets O-lineman to sustain his blocks longer, take on bigger opponents and physically dominate his man. Continued work with his pass blocking is something Taylor can continue enhancing as well. 
 

Overview – A multi year starter that could be finally coming into his own, Taylor is one of the more intriguing offensive linemen from the #TN2025 class as a guy with untapped potential that could shine very bright on the FCS, possible D1 level. Adding a recent offer from Army, this East Tennessee talent brings a lot of value to the locker room and playing field as a high character young man that loves the game and can also work all across the offensive front at multiple positions. Taylor will need more time to fill out his body while continuing to enhance his craft but the upside is certainly there and I think college coaches will finally start seeing it over the next coming months.

The coming Fall football season will be big for this East Tennessee O-lineman as Taylor looks to make a mark as the top O-lineman on the Hornets roster while establishing himself as a bonafide college prospect. Taylor is still developing both on the field and inside the weight room but sports a good frame along with a powerful lower base and active feet that can excel on the next level. The Hornets junior lineman squares up his defenders well, keeping them in front while using his strong hands to maintain leverage. He also has a versatile skill set where Taylor can almost work all five offensive line positions but might have stronger upside in the middle at guard or center. A high character kid with a strong work ethic, Taylor will take his game and recruitment a long way this Fall with a banner junior season.