JUCO DL Brien Taylor signs with Florida Gators
Name: Brien Taylor
Class: 2024
Position: EDGE
Height/Weight: 6-foot-5, 290 pounds
Location/School: Houston (Texas) Blinn Community College
Signed with: Florida Gators
Additional Offers: Tennessee, Auburn, Georgia, Oregon and others.
On3 Junior-College Industry Ranking: No. 14 prospect | No. 4 EDGE | No. 2 prospect in Texas
Quotable
“The culture. Everyone comes different out there. The whole town is invested into that Gator football and I’m ready to contribute to a rebuild.
“Even after coach Spencer was let go, they pushed even harder to make sure I knew I was still a priority and everything was real from the jump. They like folks like me. I’ve never had anything handed to me; I go get what I want.
“I have the opportunity to make an instant impact. I got everything I need. I’ll be practicing against the best players to be able to get to the next level.”
Scouting Report on Brien Taylor
This is a high-motor defensive lineman who consistently wreaks havoc around the line.
Taylor is relentless once finding a lane to the ball and plays with a mean streak. Once locking onto his opponent, it’s typically a rough landing for the opponent.
You have to mention the positional versatility as well. Taylor checks in with impressive size but operates like he’s much smaller. That fluidity and ability to change direction at 6-foot-5, 290 pounds are reasons why he is one of the best in junior college. The Gators will likely move him around plenty.
Although he is very explosive, Taylor does a nice job of playing under control. He shows good awareness around the line and rarely over-plays the ball carrier. His short-area quickness allows him to close quickly.
All in all, this is a defensive lineman who boasts star potential. I’m actually surprised Taylor is not ranked high in the junior-college rankings. His mixture of size, aggressiveness and athleticism will have him competing for a starting job during the offseason.
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