Major: Arts & Sciences

2011 - Redshirt Sophomore Season

Started all 11 contests for the Big Blue...Totaled 34 tackles and 23 stops...Set a career-high eight tackles against Jackson State (Sept. 10)...Made seven stops and five solo tackles at Austin Peay (Oct. 1)...Set a career-high with seven pass breakups...Managed two in three different games: Murray State, Austin Peay and Tennessee Tech.

2010 - Redshirt Freshman Season

Made appearances in all 11 games for Tennessee State...Put together 21 tackles with 14 solo stops...Had 4.5 tackles-for-loss for 20 yards...One sack for an eight-yard loss...Managed four pass breakups...Had an interception and a fumble against Southeast Missouri (Oct. 9)...Inked a season-best seven tackles against North Carolina A&T (Oct. 2).

Colorado State

Redshirted at Colorado State during the 2009 season.

Lincoln High School

During his senior year he was a key starter on the state's No. 1 defense, which allowed just 13 points during the entire regular season...Named to All-District 12-4A , All-City and All-Metro teams...Recorded 29 tackles, two forced fumbles, 10 pass break-ups, and tied a school record with eight interceptions.

Personal

Son of Shun Taylor...Born on June 10, 1991.