Taylen Strange, - Prep Redzone

Taylen Strange

Running Back

2028 Class

5'7" Height

185 Weight

Waxahachie School

National Rank: WL
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Taylen Strange is a 5'7" Running Back in the 2028 class. Strange attends Waxahachie in Texas. Strange's Player Profile was created on January 17, 2023. Subscribe to Prep Redzone to see where Taylen Strange is ranked and what our scouts have written about them.

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Alin Edouard

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Taylen had a solid season, rushing for 1,148 yards and scoring 9 touchdowns, showing he can consistently move the chains and be a reliable weapon on the ground. He combines vision, patience, and quickness to find running lanes and turn small openings into meaningful gains.

Taylen runs with balance, power, and toughness, staying on his feet through contact and gaining extra yards after initial hits. He has the ability to make defenders miss in the open field and can accelerate through seams to create big plays when the opportunity arises. Beyond his rushing ability, Taylen shows strong instincts—he reads blocks well, sets up defenders, and knows how to maximize every carry. His versatility allows him to be effective in short-yardage situations while also threatening to break long runs, keeping defenses off balance.

1 month ago

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Alin Edouard

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Taylen has been running with relentless energy all season, turning short gains into extra yards and consistently wearing down defenses. He attacks the line with vision and aggression, keeps his legs churning through contact, and can break free for explosive runs when given space. His toughness and determination make him a go to playmaker, and he’s proven he can carry the offense when it counts most.

6 months ago

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Cole Dobbins

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In a loaded roster with big-time names and seniors finishing their legacies, Taylen might not have been your prediction to take over on Friday. In a Round One 48-16 win over Midway, the budding sophomore totaled 175 rushing yards and 2 TDs. He carried the ball with physicality, showcasing great contact balance and little wasted movement. Strange consistently pops off tacklers while maintaining his footwork and keeping his focus downfield. Despite being young in his career, the Indians’ tailback looked like a seasoned vet, hitting running lanes and stiff-arming defenders into the turf. With offers from SMU, UNLV, and Lamar, watch out for Strange to continue turning into a star down the playoff stretch.

Sophomore Waxahachie @TaylenStrange RB 1ST RD Playoff highlights vs Waco Midway @Tolleson20 @NDNFootball @TheKenedySnell @dollatrill98 @CoachReynolds23

Game highlights: https://t.co/6o2S8zqXBF pic.twitter.com/3nvYVmgHJ0

— Stargazing (Media) (@star_gazng) November 15, 2025

6 months ago

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Alin Edouard

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Taylen is a powerful and elusive runner who consistently finds seams and turns them into big plays. He combines vision, speed, and strength to gain tough yards between the tackles while also showing the ability to break long runs in the open field. Taylen attacks every carry with confidence and explosiveness, making him a constant threat to defenses.

6 months ago

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Marcus Henry

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Strange made a major impact when he touched the football. He scored the opening touchdown on a wheel route, displaying strong hands and fluid route running. On the ground, he ran with low pad level, balance, and excellent short-area agility. His compact build and natural burst give him the look of a running back who can be a feature player in the Indians offense.

Some clips from my first 4 games of my sophomore season.@CoachDT_TFB @samspiegs @adamgorney @gregbiggins @JScruggs247 @MikeRoach247 @SWiltfong_@CJVogel_OTF @CharlesPower @TFloss32 @Tolleson20 @NDNFootball @MarquiceStrange @train_ost @DawonyaTucker10…

— Taylen Strange (@TaylenStrange) September 21, 2025

8 months ago

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Alin Edouard

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Taylen ran with power and determination last night, consistently picking up tough yards and driving his team down the field. He helped set up the game winning touchdown by pushing his team into the red zone, showing both toughness and clutch ability when it mattered most.

Taylen Strange Running With A Purpose @TaylenStrange @NDNFootball ! pic.twitter.com/0iVZPG3ATg

— Coach Alin Edouard (@iam_alinedouard) September 20, 2025

8 months ago

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Marcus Henry

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Despite being only a sophomore, Strange already looks like a centerpiece in Waxahachie’s offense. With a compact, powerful build, Strange runs with a natural forward lean and excellent balance through contact. He shows patience at the line of scrimmage, waiting for blocks to develop before exploding through the hole. Strange is shifty in the open field and has the ability to string together cuts while maintaining his speed. His lower-body strength allows him to bounce off tacklers and consistently gain extra yards. With an early offer from SMU, Strange has the look of a running back who will draw significant recruiting attention as he continues to develop his speed and explosiveness.

9 months ago

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Alin Edouard

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At the running back position, Taylen Strange Taylen Strange 5'7" | 185 lbs | RB Waxahachie | 2028 State TX stood out with some strong runs, showing good vision and burst that kept the offense moving. Taylen currently holds one offer from SMU .

9 months ago

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Marcus Henry

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Strange has a stout frame, with broad shoulders and a powerful lower half. He had one of the top 40 times during the combine testing, showing great speed and burst and he showed the ability to cut and change directions quickly in space, moving through the cone drills quickly. Strange is phonebooth quick, he can cut on a dime and in the 1v1s versus the linebackers, he rarely got touched, breaking a few ankles in space. Strange is powerful runner, who breaks arm tackles easily and he has the burst to make a house call for six from any down or distance. He catches the ball well, he runs crisp routes and Strange won reps in the passing 1v1s, showing the ability to get open and he displayed sure, reliable hands. Taylen is the total package of speed, power and elusiveness. Look for Strange to make some headlines on Friday nights in Forney in the future.

2 years ago

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Arlen Harris

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Taylor Strange is an explosive compact back with huge potential. Was a standout in the Lonestar state of Texas, and now will claim his rightful place in Georgia this season. He was names to our 1st Team All-Camp list last year in Dallas and is recognized as an All-American by several. Taylen has great feet and knows how to stay square to utilize his vision at an optimal level. His cuts are controlled and he using his low center of gravity to his advantage on contact. A couple of SEC schools have already had him on campus unofficially. It won’t be long until he is on official visits of his choice.

3 years ago