Will Taylor

Photo by: Hardy Meredith | SFA Photography

Photo by: Hardy Meredith | SFA Photography

Photo by: Hardy Meredith | SFA Photography

Photo by: Hardy Meredith | SFA Photography

Class:
Junior
Ht./Wt.:
6-3 / 248
Position:
TE
Hometown:
Euless, Texas
High School:
Euless Trinity

Career: Played in 45 games and made 19 starts at tight end over four seasons ... Hauled in 22 catches for 242 yards ... Scored three touchdowns, including two as a senior in 2017 ... Helped SFA claim 21 victories across his four years ... Played a key role in the Lumberjacks’ offense as a true freshman, aiding SFA to the 2014 FCS playoffs ... Two-time Southland Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll member.

2017 (Senior): Started eight games at tight end while appearing in all 11 contests ... Racked up 101 total yards on 10 catches, averaging 10.1 yards per reception ... Scored a pair of touchdowns, which tied for the second-most among all Lumberjack receivers ... Hauled in a 14-yard touchdown in the 34-7 blowout victory at Lamar (Oct. 28) ... Posted a season-high five catches for 47 yards versus 17th-ranked Nicholls (Nov. 11), reeling in a 10-yard third-quarter touchdown reception that made it a one-score game.

2016 (Junior): Appeared in all 11 games at the tight end position ... Caught seven passes for 82 yards on the season ... Hauled in four passes for 49 yards, including a long of 29, at Houston Baptist ... Opened the year with an 11-yard reception at Texas Tech ... Caught a 15-yard pass against Central Arkansas ... Reeled in a seven-yard reception in the win at Incarnate Word.

2015 (Sophomore): Played in all 11 games for the Lumberjacks at the tight end position, starting four games ... Registered three catches on the year for 34 yards, including a 23-yard reception in the win over Houston Baptist ... Also caught passes against Nicholls and at Abilene Christian.

2014 (Freshman): Saw action in 12 games with seven starts at tight end as a true freshman ... Hauled in a pair of catches on the year for 25 yards, including a seven-yard touchdown catch against Northwestern State ... Hauled in an 18-yard reception at Nicholls ... Started the first seven games of the season, including his collegiate debut at 20th-ranked Kansas State.

Prior to SFA: Three year starter at tight end and on special teams for Euless Trinity High School ... Two-time first team all-district selection ... Named district's Sophomore of the Year in 2011 ... Key member of the Trojans' undefeated district championship team which posted an 11-3 record, advancing to the regional finals ... Earned number of institutional honors, including Sportsman of the Year ... Coached by Steve Lineweaver ... Two-star recruit by Rivals, Scout and 24/7 Sports ... Son of Robert Taylor and Cammie Rader ... Collegiate major is undecided.