NDSU

* 2024 MVFC Commissioner's Academic Excellence Award
* 2023, 2024 MVFC Honor Roll

2024 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Played in 14 games on special teams...Made three of his four tackles on kickoff coverage...Season-high two tackles against Missouri State...Named to the Missouri Valley Football Conference Honor Roll...Earned the MVFC Commissioner's Academic Excellence Award.

2023 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Member of the Bison football program...Did not participate in any games...Named to the Missouri Valley Football Conference Honor Roll.

HIGH SCHOOL: 2023 graduate of Lemont High School...Three-year starter for coach Bret Kooi...Two-time team captain...Played strong safety, outside linebacker and running back...Two-time all-conference first team...Conference defensive player of the year as a senior...Helped his team to a 12-1 record and Class 6A state semifinal appearance with 112 total tackles, 16 tackles for loss, eight sacks, one interception and six pass breakups...Team went 35-4 with back-to-back undefeated regular seasons...Two-time academic all-state...National Honor Society...Also participated in baseball and track.

PERSONAL: Majoring in sport management...Son of Chad and Donna Taylor...Has a sister, Avaree.