2016: Saw action in one game, with one tackle in the regular season finale against Missouri State (Nov. 12).

McKendree: Played one season from 2012-13 for head coach Mike Babcock.

Marian Catholic HS: Played four seasons for head coach Dave Mattio ... earned all-state honorable mention honors as a senior ... finished career ranked second on the Marian all-time rushing list ... as a junior, earned all-state honorable mention honors and all-conference plaudits ... named the East Suburban Catholic Conference Offensive Player of the Year.

Personal: Born July 7, 1994, in Hazel Crest, Illinois ... son of Kawan Taylor ... one of six children ... his brother, Josh, plays football at Ball State and his sister, Satavia, plays basketball at Northern Illinois ... named to the 2015 ISU Criminal Justice Sciences Deans List.