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Moves to linebacker this spring after playing tight end last fall.
2007: One the Tar Heels' top special teams performers • Posted five tackles on the
season • Recovered a blocked punt against James Madison to set up an Anthony
Elzy touchdown run • Named one of the team's special teams players of the
week for his efforts vs. the Dukes.
2006 - Freshman Season
One of four true freshmen to see playing time • Played in 11 games primarily
on special teams • Had four tackles, including two solo stops and two
assists • Both primary tackles came at Clemson.
Mount Tabor High School
Member of North Carolina's Shrine Bowl team • Considered the No. 21 player
in North Carolina by The Charlotte Observer • Ranked the No. 47 tight end in
the country by Rivals.com • Two-time all-conference selection • Helped lead
Mount Tabor to a 12-2 record and the quarterfinals of the 4-A state
championships in 2005 • Was instrumental in Mount Tabor's quarterfinal
appearance in 2004 • Mount Tabor also played for the state title in his
sophomore season • Set school single-season records with 64 receptions for
1,180 yards and scored 13 touchdowns as a senior • Also rushed 13 times for
85 yards and scored three times • Returned nine kickoffs for 177 yards and
16 punts for 111 yards • Caught 54 passes for 995 yards and 12 touchdowns as
a junior • Also played defensive end • Coached by Bob Sapp • Turned down
lacrosse scholarship offers to play football at North Carolina.
Personal
Son of Bobbi and David Taylor • Born November 16, 1987 • Enrolled in the
General College.
