Tyrin Taylor

Iowa State

Oct 11 (Sat)

1:30 PM

Position:
Safety
Height:
6-2
Weight:
185
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Huntersville, N.C.
High School:
William A. Hough
Major:
Journalism (Sports Media Minor)

AT COLORADO:CAREER

Has played in 24 career games, with nine starts.
Has 39 career tackles, 14 solo, with one tackle for zero, three third down stops, two pass breakups, and an interception.

2022 (Soph.)

Played in 636 defensive snaps this season, with 29 tackles, one tackle for zero, two third down stops, two pass break ups and an interception.
Named a member of the Victory Club for his play in the win against California.
Recorded his first interception in his first start at safety against California.
Had one third down stop and one pass break up against Minnesota
Saw 43 plays defensively in the home opener against TCU and recorded two unassisted tackles.

2021 (Fr.)—Played in all 12 games as a true freshman with two starts … He recorded 10 total tackles, eight solo stops, with one third down stop on defense … On special teams, he picked up one point being the first player downfield on punt coverage … His most productive game came against California when he had four tackles, all solo stops, one coming on third down.

HIGH SCHOOL—A three-star recruit by the recruiting services … Rivals lists him as the No. 40 player out of North Carolina … 247Sports lists him as the No. 67 player from North Carolina and No. 130 safety nationally … The 247 Composite lists him as the No. 66 player from North Carolina, the No. 140 safety nationally and nationally ranked … ESPN ranked him as the No. 75 player in North Carolina and No. 160 cornerback nationally … He was on varsity for three seasons at Hough for coach Matthew Jenkins … His team did not play in 2020 due to COVID-19 … He played wide receiver and cornerback as a junior, helping Hough to a 8-5 record … He was named all-state as a cornerback, totaling 26 tackles, eight pass break-ups and two interceptions … His sophomore season, Hough was 11-3 and he had seven tackles on defense.

ACADEMICS—He is majoring in Journalism at Colorado and pursing a minor in Sports Media … He was an Honor Roll student at Colorado.

PERSONAL—He was born December 8, 2002 in Charlotte, N.C. … His parents are Donald and Lori Taylor … He has three siblings, Paris, Jhane, and Jordyn ... He is interested in a variety of potential career options after football including being a philosopher, YouTuber, and business owner … His hobbies include photography, basketball, martial arts, and running … In his free time, he likes to workout, hang out with friends and family, and make funny raps.