One of the most experienced players on the team... should compete for a starting role at linebacker... will play a lot there and on special teams.
JUNIOR SEASON • 2014
Played in all 12 games, earning a start in the season finale against fifth-ranked Eastern Washington... played on special teams, and saw his time at linebacker increase... had 20 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, a sack and a forced fumble on the season... had a career-high six tackles and a forced fumble at Sacramento State (11/15).
SOPHOMORE SEASON • 2013
Increased his role on the team, playing in 10 games... competed mainly on special teams... had seven tackles for the season.
FRESHMAN SEASON • 2012
Playing at a very deep position, he got into five games... saw action at linebacker and on special teams... made two tackles, both at Montana State (11/10)... a redshirt in 2011.
PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE
A four-year letterwinner at Kaiser High School... as a senior was named first team all-CIF, first team all-Inland Valley and first team All-San Bernardino County... Defensive Team MVP... had 55 solo tackles, 45 assists, two fumble recoveries and an interception... a first team All-Sunkist League linebacker four straight years... started as a freshman and sophomore, earning first team All-Sunkist League in 2007 and 2008.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Dennis Taylor, Sr. and Catherine Taylor... has one sister, Catrina... majoring in Political Science... has the goal of being a U.S. Senator or holding other public office.
