Devin Taylor Thread

[johnmcclane]

ok, this guy is tall and skinny 6'6, 215....what collegiate position (and where is he headed?) will he play? He's listed as DE, but that's a tad skinny....

let's discuss

[mjmiller]

I could see him adding muscle and maybe becoming at TE. He still has growing to do. He maybe could be a speed rush end, kinda like a Jason Taylor of the Miami Dolphins. He is no Jason Taylor and I didn't mean it to sound like that. His build and the way he plays would be similar.

[roosterrizk1]

Strickly DE

[AmonRa777]

ok, this guy is tall and skinny 6'6, 215....what collegiate position (and where is he headed?) will he play? He's listed as DE, but that's a tad skinny....

let's discuss

I certainly hope its not a revelation that 16 year old boys do get bigger and stronger.....

[GoonSquad]

I certainly hope its not a revelation that 16 year old boys do get bigger and stronger.....

Yeah he'll be 240+ lbs by 18

[Ga_Gamecock]

^^ thats A LOT of weight for him to put on in a year and a half ... esp since hes got a teenager's metabolism and hes not in a college strength and conditioning program ...

he looks like hes got the frame for it ... have we offered?

[cocksfan76]

Julius Peppers was about the same size at that age. of course he was also 285 when recruited by the Terdheels.

[Lalli25]

I would agree if he is 215 now and has the frame for it that he should be somewhere around 240 by senior year.

He could be one of those talented 3-4 OLB/4-3 DE that are so great to have kinda like cliff mathews.

[johnmcclane]

i thought he was a senior? i guess i'm wrong, i just assumed since he's was already rated as a three star on rivals....

makes more sense now

[roosterrizk1]

He is a Senior and ranked as the 16th best player in SC.

[Will4144]

By Phil Kornblut
DE Devin Taylor (6-6 220) of Beaufort has scheduled his first official visit for November 30th at Duke. The Shrine Bowl selection said he also will set visits with USC and Virginia Tech. His other offers are Wake Forest, Virginia Tech, Kentucky, Middle Tennessee State, Furman, Citadel, SC State, Presbyterian and Buffalo. Taylor talked with his USC recruiter Shane Beamer Monday. "They really want me there," Taylor said adding that all the schools are recruiting him about the same. He does not claim a favorite. Thru ten games Taylor has about 60 tackles and 10 sacks.


-- I'll take a speedy DE that averages a sack per game. Get him in and get some weight on him while keeping his speed and we'll have a beast.

[gotrice?]

I would like him less due to the stats and more due to his frame. He can really put on some weight since he is 6'6. Given a redshirt year and he would be up to 250 or so with probably another 20 pounds he can put on. I like the idea of having someone who could potentially be a beast. Does anyone know how much he can bench and his 40?

[kdog29902]

he's sick, he's from my high school, i've gone back a few weekends and watched this kid play and he can lay some nasty hits.. From what he's told me, he really likes usc and would rather choose us over clemson....but he's a real good kid

[Will4144]

From what he's told me, he really likes usc and would rather choose us over clemson....but he's a real good kid

Sounds like a smart kid, but it doesn't take a genius to see that USC is a better option than Clemsux. ;)

[donbgamecock]

I would like him less due to the stats and more due to his frame. He can really put on some weight since he is 6'6. Given a redshirt year and he would be up to 250 or so with probably another 20 pounds he can put on. I like the idea of having someone who could potentially be a beast. Does anyone know how much he can bench and his 40?

Some listed stats:

Ht: 6-foot-6
Wt: 215 lbs
Forty: 4.7 secs
Bench max: 220 pounds
Squat max: 315 pounds
GPA: 3.45
SAT: 1030
Class: 2008 (High School)

Definitely looks like a smart kid. He sure looks young but at my age they all look young.

Go Cocks!

[mjmiller]

Has the frame to be a monster and I think after a couple years in the weight room, this kid will be something special.

[FeartheSpur]

needs to get in the weightroom and then he could be a beast

[Blake]

by his redshirt sopmore year this kid could be a star. Its going to take two years in the program to get to the desired size. but he can do it and this kid is going to be nasty.

[Will4144]

Definitely has potential to be a very good player. Would be ranked higher if not for the chance of him failing to gain the weight...

[gamecock3252]

here is link to his comments

http://southcarolina.rivals.com/barrier_noentry.asp?sid=&script=content.asp&cid=743854&fid=&tid=&mid=&rid=

[hellraiser24]

he will play DE. i would love to get this guy because he is smart student

[roosterrizk1]

We can afford to RS him. You are right about him being a good student athlete. I think chemistry and smarts are way underrated and star rankings are way overrated. This kid is just a good fit for this team IMO.

[Will4144]

With his size, he may even be a greyshirt candidate.

[jayceecock]

You guys in the Cola area can see him at WB this Friday vs Clover in the AAAA Div II State Championship game.

Presently, Devin looks heavier than 215. He is very quick off the ball, plays the run well and can go to pass coverage. He has also lined up at TE, which shows he has skills and coordination.

He reminds me of a young John Abraham. He will need to bulk and should be a starter by his RS Soph year. Would be an excellent pickup for us.

[Gamecockfanatic4]

December 02, 2007

Taylor Makes USC Visit

By Phil Kornblut
DE Devin Taylor (6-6 220) of Beaufort played for a state championship Friday night at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia. While his teammates returned to the coast, Taylor remained behind in Columbia for his official visit to USC. The visit went well but Taylor did not commit. He wants to take his official visit to Virginia Tech in January before he makes a decision. He also has been looking at Duke and Wake Forest

http://www.goupstate.com/article/20071202/PSPORTS02/71202003/-1/PSPORTS

[mjmiller]

I think he stays here, but VT is an impressive football program.

[Will4144]

I think he stays here, but VT is an impressive football program.

I would think that too if I was 100% sure we'd accept his commitment. I guess we'll see.

[Jubjub Bird]

Has anyone heard anything lately about this young man?

He is a recruit that I would love to see end up in the Garnet and Black.

He is an athletic 6'6'' and smart to boot.

With who we have returning at DE, I think we could easily afford a redshirt year for him.

He's already had his official visit and his in-home with Lawing and SOS. He will take a trip to VT, who would like to land him, this month.

Any scoop?

And do we have any other DE's committed in this class? I know we're looking at Crowder, who's a possible sign and place if he doesn't get in this year. Who else?

[Cock N Fire]

Has anyone heard anything lately about this young man?

He is a recruit that I would love to see end up in the Garnet and Black.

He is an athletic 6'6'' and smart to boot.

With who we have returning at DE, I think we could easily afford a redshirt year for him.

He's already had his official visit and his in-home with Lawing and SOS. He will take a trip to VT, who would like to land him, this month.

Any scoop?

And do we have any other DE's committed in this class? I know we're looking at Crowder, who's a possible sign and place if he doesn't get in this year. Who else?
Right now the only DE commit we hsve is Jarriel King,

[Ga_Gamecock]

Right now the only DE commit we hsve is Jarriel King,

and hes 300 lbs so he may be a DT ...

[Cock N Fire]

and hes 300 lbs so he may be a DT ...
Hes listed as 6'7 285 on rivals. By no means is he fat. He has the speed to play DE, but also has the strength and size to play DT if he needs to.

[Jubjub Bird]

Thanks for the responses, guys.

I can't believe I forgot about King, but that's probably b/c, like every other Gamecock fan, I'm holding my breath and hoping like heck that he makes it to Carolina in the fall.

Well, if King is our only other committed DE, then I definitely want Taylor to commit to us.

[Ga_Gamecock]

Hes listed as 6'7 285 on rivals. By no means is he fat. He has the speed to play DE, but also has the strength and size to play DT if he needs to.


someone on here had an update and said hes up to 300 ... just FYI

300/285 - doesnt matter. hes huge.

hes a mario williams clone with 3 to play 3 ... the RS this year was a blessing in disguise if you as me (otherwise hes a 3/2 guy)

[Cock N Fire]

someone on here had an update and said hes up to 300 ... just FYI

300/285 - doesnt matter. hes huge.

hes a mario williams clone with 3 to play 3 ... the RS this year was a blessing in disguise if you as me (otherwise hes a 3/2 guy)
Oh...well either way he is a beast. Cant wait to see him finally in a Gamecock uniform.

[Will4144]

I believe King will be a DT -- a poor man's Glenn Dorsey.

I hope we get a commitment from Devin Taylor. A good project player that could turn into a beast at rush end or weakside linebacker.

[Blake]

King wants to play DE, he is 6'7 so he can hold the weight just fine, he still have good speed.

[blaze]

I believe King will be a DT -- a poor man's Glenn Dorsey.


How 'bout Dorsey being a poor man's Jarriel King? Jarriel is a sophomore and is the same size as Dorsey, and maybe quicker.

[Luke Skycocker]

yea i really wnat king to get. i figure spurrier will be livid if he doesnt

[Will4144]

Coaches Dropping In On Taylor

By Phil Kornblut
DE Devin Taylor (6-6 220) of Beaufort has taken official visits to USC and Wake Forest and will visit Duke January 18th and Virginia Tech 25th. And this week Taylor is drawing a flock of coaches to his school. Recruiters from Duke were at the school Monday and his home Monday night. USC assistant Shane Beamer will visit Taylor Wednesday. Also Wednesday Wake Forest head coach Jim Grobe is scheduled for his in person visit.

http://www.goupstate.com/article/20080114/PSPORTS02/463533132/-1/PSPORTS

[Blake]

this kid is going to be a stud, i hope we dont let him slip by.

[Ga_Gamecock]

How 'bout Dorsey being a poor man's Jarriel King? Jarriel is a sophomore and is the same size as Dorsey, and maybe quicker.


M hall and dorsey are of the same build .. Abt 6 3 300 ... King is 6 7 + and a fast 295...

I hope he's the nxt mario Williams

[Will4144]

M hall and dorsey are of the same build .. Abt 6 3 300 ... King is 6 7 + and a fast 295...

I hope he's the nxt mario Williams

Mario Williams... the guy that got half of his final season in college sacks against Maryland? :P

[roosterrizk1]

He may have but Mario wasn't to shabby. He is having a fine season this year as well.

[SC Sandlapper]

Gamecocks Meet With Taylor

By Phil Kornblut
USC recruiters Shane Beamer, Brad Lawing and Brian VanGorder spent much of Wednesday along the coast of South Carolina. The three met in the afternoon with Fort Dorchester LB Robert Quinn, then made the drive up the coast to Beaufort to meet with DE Devin Taylor (6-6 220). That meeting went well for the Gamecocks who remain the favorite to land Taylor. Taylor will visit Duke this weekend and NC State on the MLK Holiday. He has visited USC and Wake Forest. Wake Forest head coach Jim Grobe also met with Taylor today as did his recruiter from NC State.


Good news about Taylor, and PK needs a SC geography lesson.

[acejrock]

I hope we can land these guys.

[Will4144]

One More Visit For Taylor

By Phil Kornblut
DE Devin Taylor (6-6 220) of Beaufort will visit Virginia Tech this weekend with his mother his coach Mark Clifford said Friday. Taylor has a basketball game in Summerville Friday night and he and his mother will leave from them after the game. Taylor was visited Thursday by Duke coach David Cutcliffe. NC State coach Tom O'Brien was in on Wednesday. Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer plans to visit Monday. USC coach Steve Spurrier and Wake Forest coach Jim Grobe have had their in person visit. "One think weighing heavy on this decision is the engineering major," Clifford said. "He's putting a lot of weight on the engineering major. That's one think hurting Wake. I think he's going to announce after this weekend, probably on February 1st." Taylor has not indicated a favorite but USC is beleived to be the front runner.

http://www.goupstate.com/article/20080125/PSPORTS02/336937668/-1/psports

[Blake]

you guys can bash me opinion all you want, but id rather have taylor then harbin.

That is if we cant get them both.

[mjmiller]

One More Visit For Taylor

By Phil Kornblut
DE Devin Taylor (6-6 220) of Beaufort will visit Virginia Tech this weekend with his mother his coach Mark Clifford said Friday. Taylor has a basketball game in Summerville Friday night and he and his mother will leave from them after the game. Taylor was visited Thursday by Duke coach David Cutcliffe. NC State coach Tom O'Brien was in on Wednesday. Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer plans to visit Monday. USC coach Steve Spurrier and Wake Forest coach Jim Grobe have had their in person visit. "One think weighing heavy on this decision is the engineering major," Clifford said. "He's putting a lot of weight on the engineering major. That's one think hurting Wake. I think he's going to announce after this weekend, probably on February 1st." Taylor has not indicated a favorite but USC is beleived to be the front runner.

http://www.goupstate.com/article/20080125/PSPORTS02/336937668/-1/psports


Was ole Kornblut drunk when he typed this up?

[Will4144]

you guys can bash me opinion all you want, but id rather have taylor then harbin.

That is if we cant get them both.

Not me. Glenn Harbin reminds me a lot of Travian Robertson and we can use all those guys we can get at DE and maybe even the occassional SLB.

Devin Taylor could end up being the better prospect though if he can successfully put on the weight that he needs and keep his speed.

[mjmiller]

Taylor Takes A Look At Virginia Tech

By Phil Kornblut
On Recruiting
Published: January 27, 2008

DE Devin Taylor (6-6 220) OF Beafort visited Virginia Tech over the weekend with his mother. "It was a good visit," Taylor said. "I liked the buildings. I also liked the coaches and the feeling I got from them. I also liked the atmosphere." Taylor also has visited USC, NC State, Wake Forest and Duke but the Demon Deacons are no longer a factor. Virginia Tech head coach Frank Beamer will make his in home visit Monday. All the other head coaches have been in. Taylor said he does not have a favorite and is not sure when he'll make his decision.



I think we have a great shot at this kid. Bringing in Taylor and Harbin would add the much needed depth to our DE position.

[Gamecockfanatic4]

Taylor Takes A Look At Virginia Tech

By Phil Kornblut
On Recruiting
Published: January 27, 2008

DE Devin Taylor (6-6 220) OF Beafort visited Virginia Tech over the weekend with his mother. "It was a good visit," Taylor said. "I liked the buildings. I also liked the coaches and the feeling I got from them. I also liked the atmosphere." Taylor also has visited USC, NC State, Wake Forest and Duke but the Demon Deacons are no longer a factor. Virginia Tech head coach Frank Beamer will make his in home visit Monday. All the other head coaches have been in. Taylor said he does not have a favorite and is not sure when he'll make his decision.



I think we have a great shot at this kid. Bringing in Taylor and Harbin would add the much needed depth to our DE position.
how many DE's can we bring in? do we have room for Harbin, Taylor, and Byrd? just seems like alot after laste years had 4 DE's

[mjmiller]

how many DE's can we bring in? do we have room for Harbin, Taylor, and Byrd? just seems like alot after laste years had 4 DE's


Well Byrd has already committed, so I think we have room. We are going hard after Harbin and Taylor as well. I think we have room. I think all of these guys will be redshirts the first year anyway. (Harbin could see PT)
If you look at scout.coms prospects page, we dont have alot of guys left on our board.

[Blake]

i want this kid more than anyone else. ive seen him play in person and the guy is amazingly quick to be that tall.

[Will4144]

If he can't gain the weight needed to play DE, he could be a decent OLB or TE, too.

[Will4144]

Taylor Down To Final Two

By Phil Kornblut
It's Beamer vs Beamer for Beaufort DE Devin Taylor (6-6 220). Taylor has cut his list to USC and Virginia Tech and he will have his announcement Monday according to his coach Mark Clifford. Taylor met this afternoon with Virginia Tech head coach Frank Beamer for 30-45 minutes. Later in the afternoon USC coaches Shane Beamer, Frank's son, Brad Lawing and Ellis Johnson met with Taylor. Beamer is USC's lead recruiter with Taylor. Taylor made his official visit to Virginia Tech over the weekend. He also took visits to Wake Forest, NC State and Duke.

http://www.goupstate.com/article/20080128/PSPORTS02/55929626/-1/PSPORTS

[gamecock3252]

come on down .... we are on the way up be a part of history!!!!!!!


like today or next monday...

[Blake]

As highly ranked VT was i have a feeling we could of beat them last year if we ever got the chance to play em.

[kdog29902]

Is he committing tonight or next monday?

[roosterrizk1]

Next Monday. I think this kid has some MAJOR upside. Maybe more than anyone in our class.

[Ga_Gamecock]

how many DE's can we bring in? do we have room for Harbin, Taylor, and Byrd? just seems like alot after laste years had 4 DE's
we need depth on the DL ... staggered depth. You have to look at the numbers in terms of RSs, not year recruited (IMO)

Harbin Taylor Davis all RS in 08 IMO

Pepper and hall are about to graduate

Byrd will likely move inside to DT (and IMO he will RS)

King has the size to move inside, but i hear hes going to be a DE

that leaves us who?

T Rob, Geathers, Matthews - all played in 07

McKnight, Nicholls - RSd 07

Norwood is in the class above them he will be a Jr i think

The twins' last year is 08 - both Srs

[Will4144]

I think Jarriel King and Ronald Byrd will move inside. I guess it's according to if Ellis Johnson likes pass rushers or run stoppers better at DE.

[Blake]

yea taylor would fit very nicely in that rotation you put up there GA.

And i heard King is a perfect fit for SS DE. The same spot pepper played against UGA. Having those two switch off would be insane. And then have norwood and geathers on the other side. Or T Rob or Cliff i mean Damn i think we are going to have a great defense next year i dont care who the D Cordinator is. How could you mess that up? Especially if everyone is healthy.

Devin Taylor also has the speed to play OLB at his current weight kinda like what cliff did last year.

[Will4144]

yea taylor would fit very nicely in that rotation you put up there GA.

And i heard King is a perfect fit for SS DE. The same spot pepper played against UGA. Having those two switch off would be insane. And then have norwood and geathers on the other side. Or T Rob or Cliff i mean Damn i think we are going to have a great defense next year i dont care who the D Cordinator is. How could you mess that up? Especially if everyone is healthy.

Devin Taylor also has the speed to play OLB at his current weight kinda like what cliff did last year.

True, but for whatever reason, tall linebackers seem to fail more than succeed.

[Regalcock]

True, but for whatever reason, tall linebackers seem to fail more than succeed.

You got that right. It must center of gravity and changing directions quickly.

I think that's what hurts tall corners as well, very few over 6-2 and none at 6-4+.

[roosterrizk1]

Really like what I have seen on this kid. I think he is only 16 - maybe 17 now - so his upside is freakin' huge. This kid can run and I could see him and Cliff playing that hybrid DE/LB. You know Johnson has to like the talent in the cupboard. I can't wait to see the Defense .....

[Regalcock]

Really like what I have seen on this kid. I think he is only 16 - maybe 17 now - so his upside is freakin' huge. This kid can run and I could see him and Cliff playing that hybrid DE/LB. You know Johnson has to like the talent in the cupboard. I can't wait to see the Defense .....


I am going to expect a lot from the D next year. Our depth is going to be the best and most talented since early 2000. No major injuries please.

[carolinafan53186]

But we can handle the injuries this year Regal. I think we have built the depth for it now

[Will4144]

But we can handle the injuries this year Regal. I think we have built the depth for it now

Really? Who's ready to step in for Jasper?

[carolinafan53186]

Really? Who's ready to step in for Jasper?

Ingram is physically ready. Now mentally it may be a little different. Last year the problem was the line never got off blocks to disrupt the linebackers before the RB crossed the line. It's hard to play well when a RB has every gap available.

[roosterrizk1]

Really? Who's ready to step in for Jasper?

You have Ingram or Lindsey. Thats quality depth right there folks ....

[Indiana Gamecock]

Really? Who's ready to step in for Jasper?

You have Ingram or Lindsey. Thats quality depth right there folks ....

And honestly Lindsey has not had the best track record for staying on the team. I could see them going after a JUCO MLB next year and then going after some very highly rated MLB's that can possibly make an immediate impact.

[Gamecockfanatic4]

And honestly Lindsey has not had the best track record for staying on the team. I could see them going after a JUCO MLB next year and then going after some very highly rated MLB's that can possibly make an immediate impact.
I don't see that happening because in 2009 Melvin Ingram will definitely be readdy to start at MLB as a Junior

[Indiana Gamecock]

But who will be backing him up?

[Gamecockfanatic4]

But who will be backing him up?
we will bring in some LB's just not a Juco guy to back him up probably a Fr. backing him up I would guess

[Ga_Gamecock]

i agree with the juco LB as a possibility

next year we will have a young ingram at the LB rotation and he will take over japs spot after that

we dont have anydepth there after that though

if we can get another Casper and Jasper in the next class (solid guys who are physically ready) we would be well advised to do so

for example: this kid is 6-4 245 4.5 (http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=63695&Sport=1)

[Gamecockfanatic4]

oops bad Bolding in that quote I just don't see us bringing in a Juco guy my bad

[Will4144]

I agree that Melvin Ingram will be able to be a very good MLB someday, but I'm not sure that he'll be ready for that this year.

In any case, this thread is about Devin Taylor and I think he'll be a DE if he puts on the weight and a TE if he fails to gain the weight.

[Gamecockfanatic4]

January 30, 2008

Taylor Sets His Announcement

By Phil Kornblut
DE Devin Taylor (6-6 220) of Beaufort has scheduled a news conference for 3:00 PM Wednesday at his school to announce his college choice. Taylor has narrowed his decision to USC and Virginia Tech.


http://www.goupstate.com/article/20080130/PSPORTS02/655698296/-1/psports

[CoverTwo]

I feel good about this one.

[Regalcock]

I feel good about this one.

I don't really. Why do you...hunch or other?

[CoverTwo]

I don't really. Why do you...hunch or other?
We've been recruiting him for a while now.

and I think he is getting pushed to stay in state and play close to home.

[Will4144]

He's definitely handling his recruiting the right wayby not letting anyone have false hope.

[yShalabi]

So who did he pick?

[horseshoefootball]

wait, wasn't he supposed to announce today according to kornblut? Or did he mean thursday?

[Gamecockfanatic4]

wait, wasn't he supposed to announce today according to kornblut? Or did he mean thursday?
I was thinking he met next Wednesday

[horseshoefootball]

I was thinking he met next Wednesday

yeah, your probably right.

[scrub146]

Next Tuesday is signing day!

[Gamecocks4ever]

Next Tuesday is signing day!Nah, next Wednesday is signing day.

[scrub146]

Maybe this will help bring him to Columbia now!



February 03, 2008

Virginia Tech No Option For Taylor

By Phil Kornblut

DE Devin Taylor (6-6 220) of Beaufort no longer has Virginia Tech on his list because the Hokies filled up their commitment class over the weekend according to his coach Mark Clifford. "I would think South Carolina is now int he lead," Clifford said. "I talked to his mom Friday and they really love Wake Forest, but the engineering thing hurts them." Taylor plans to major in engineering. Taylor, who plans to announce his choice Monday at a 3:00 news conference, still has Wake and Duke as possibilities according to Clifford.

[horseshoefootball]

wow, we sure needed a break. Thank you VT.

[g4m3c4ck]

No kidding. Losing all these instate kids is killing my morale.

[COCKDIESEL]

No kidding. Losing all these instate kids is killing my morale.
Wow they passed on Taylor for this kid.

http://southcarolina.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=75357

Not really knocking the kid but his measurables aren't that impressive for a school of VT's caliber.

[Gamecockfanatic4]

Wow they passed on Taylor for this kid.

http://southcarolina.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=75357

Not really knocking the kid but his measurables aren't that impressive for a school of VT's caliber.
Va Tech practically owns recruting in the va. Beach area they probably didn't want to make any enemies around there that could hurt their recruting in the future

[Regalcock]

Wow they passed on Taylor for this kid.

http://southcarolina.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=1&pr_key=75357

Not really knocking the kid but his measurables aren't that impressive for a school of VT's caliber.

Chaz Sutton's measurables are 6-4 230 4.7 forty. That is about the same as this guy. Glen Harbin is about the same. just sayin.

[Blake]

two reasons why they took this kid, first the kid had 90 somen tackles and had 17 sacks, not to bad IMO.

Second is because they didnt have Taylor anyways.

[FinchMcCrunkNasty]

they didn't take him cause they are full, not b/c they didn't want him

[Will4144]

Virginia Tech probably doesn't want to take the time to build Devin Taylor into an elite player.

[Ga_Gamecock]

they hit their number and closed shop ... i just wished bama had done the same about a week ago

[Gamecockfanatic4]

:cigar:

[GamecockDad1531]

If we get dumped for WF or Duke, I'll cry.

[Blake]

Virginia Tech probably doesn't want to take the time to build Devin Taylor into an elite player.

I think devin is going to be one of the biggest sleepers in this class. This kid can really move to be 6'6 225lbs, by his redshirt sophmore year this kid is going to be a stud if not sooner. Look past the three star rating on this kid, he going to be a good one.

I said it a while back, but i wanted hiim way more then harbin.

[Will4144]

they hit their number and closed shop ... i just wished bama had done the same about a week ago

And Florida. And Clemson. And Miami. And South Florida. And Oregon.

[Gamecockfanatic4]

And Florida. And Clemson. And Miami. And South Florida. And Oregon. lol I wish

[ConwayGamecock]

And Florida. And Clemson. And Miami. And South Florida. And Oregon.


and Colorado......

[ConwayGamecock]

February 03, 2008

A Busy Monday Is Ahead

By Phil Kornblut
The new week should get off to a good start for Clemson and USC. Both expect to land commitments this afternoon. The Tigers now appear to be the favorites for TE Dwayne Allen (6-4 240) of Fayetteville, NC. Allen has been committed to Georgia and early in the weekend it appeared he would stay with that commitment. But Sunday afternoon evidence began to mount that Clemson would be his choice. Allen will make his announcement at a 1:00 PM news conference at his school. Two hours later USC should get the good news from DE Devin Taylor (6-6 220) of Beaufort. He has scheduled a news conference at his school and is expected to commit to the Gamecocks. USC's strongest competition going into the weekend was Virginia Tech but the Hokies filled out their class with their final commitments. Taylor also has considered Wake Forest and Duke. And the Gamecocks could land another commitment today since WR Tommy Streeter (6-5 200) of Miami did not make an announcement last night as he had planned. Streeter made an official visit to Miami over the weekend. He and his family started their deliberations around 6:00 PM with a plan to announce a choice between 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM. That announcement never came. It could come today. Streeter is expected to pick either USC or Miami.



http://www.goupstate.com/article/20080203/PSPORTS02/459954119/-1/psports

[COCKDIESEL]

February 03, 2008

A Busy Monday Is Ahead

By Phil Kornblut
The new week should get off to a good start for Clemson and USC. Both expect to land commitments this afternoon. The Tigers now appear to be the favorites for TE Dwayne Allen (6-4 240) of Fayetteville, NC. Allen has been committed to Georgia and early in the weekend it appeared he would stay with that commitment. But Sunday afternoon evidence began to mount that Clemson would be his choice. Allen will make his announcement at a 1:00 PM news conference at his school. Two hours later USC should get the good news from DE Devin Taylor (6-6 220) of Beaufort. He has scheduled a news conference at his school and is expected to commit to the Gamecocks. USC's strongest competition going into the weekend was Virginia Tech but the Hokies filled out their class with their final commitments. Taylor also has considered Wake Forest and Duke. And the Gamecocks could land another commitment today since WR Tommy Streeter (6-5 200) of Miami did not make an announcement last night as he had planned. Streeter made an official visit to Miami over the weekend. He and his family started their deliberations around 6:00 PM with a plan to announce a choice between 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM. That announcement never came. It could come today. Streeter is expected to pick either USC or Miami.



http://www.goupstate.com/article/20080203/PSPORTS02/459954119/-1/psports
Last time he expected us to get a recruit that recruit went to clemmons.

[Gamecockfanatic4]

:cigar:

[U-Dub Gamecock]

That tells me Streeter is still undecided...

Devin Taylor... 3 Star??

[GoonSquad]

:cigar:

Dear god don't go that, you'll get bashed to hell. People around here act like high school girls *shiver*

[CoverTwo]

20 mins.

[FeartheSpur]

couple of minutes left

[CoverTwo]

He is a Gamecock.

Welcome aboard.

This is a very solid pickup.

[droc]

Sweet, welcome Devin

[Blake]

one down one to go, very very solid pick up. If you guys havent seen this kids vids yet you need to check them out.

[scrub146]

Will Tommy complete the double dip? I hope so!

[ConwayGamecock]

Welcome to the South Carolina Gamecocks, Devin!!

[mjmiller]

Awesome. We are starting to get some big boys at DE.

[ShutTheSuccop]

PK:

Devin Taylor Commits To USC (http://www.goupstate.com/article/20080204/PSPORTS02/476623719/-1/PSPORTS)

Shrine Bowl DE Devin Taylor (6-6 220) of Beaufort committed Monday afternoon to USC. Taylor announced his decision at a news conference at his school.
(Feb. 4)

[bcgibson75]

February 04, 2008

Devin Taylor Commits To USC

By Phil Kornblut
Shrine Bowl DE Devin Taylor (6-6 220) of Beaufort committed Monday afternoon to USC. Taylor announced his decision at a news conference at his school.

Welcome to Gamecock Nation, Devin!! GO COCKS!!!

[Beebop]

Welcome to the family Devin! Nice to have you as a Gamecock brethren!

[Blake]

This kid is very athletic to have a 6'6 frame, his coach says that he could easily carry 260-270 and keep his athletisim. Between him, Byrd, King, and Davis how can anyone be disaponted with our class?

All these guys are beast and are all very very athletic.

[atrain3067]

Welcome aboard Devin!

:woo:

[COCKDIESEL]

Great to keep instate players instate.

[hellraiser24]

got him!!!

[CockySpurrier85]

welcome to the family!

[SC Sandlapper]

Great to have a Beaufort guy on the team!!!!! Welcome to the Garnet and Black Devin.

[FeartheSpur]

welcome aboard

[Cockholio]

A little lowcountry flavor..I like it! He's 220lbs and benches about the same. A year in the weight room and the training table should get him up to the 240lb range in no time. The training staff will know what his real size potential will be by then.

[PyroPepper]

This is great news. I love it when guys stay at home.

[chiken]

Welcome home Devin... Now crack some heads!

[blaze]

welcome Mr. Taylor!!!!

[KCSuge]

This is great news. I love it when guys stay at home.

Me too.

[USCMM]

woo hoo! Great pick up.

[SidneyRice4Pres]

WOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!! Good news at last! 6-6 DEs are always welcome, especially with how the recruiting has gone lately

[cockofstono]

:cocky:

Welcome and now get to work

[CaptainCrunch]

welcome aboard devin

[Will4144]

Now that you're committed, we want you to start eating 12 steaks a day.

[Spurific]

Welcome, Mr. Taylor!

[roosterjimmie]

i've seen him play .our local team ,colleton county ,is in the same region with beaufort .taylor has been impressive on both sides of the ball .he plays tight end on offense ,occasionally lining up at wide reciever

[Gamecockfanatic4]

Now that you're committed, we want you to start eating 12 steaks a day.
we want him to be more muscular not FAT

[FoghornLeghornCock]

Posted on Tue, Feb. 05, 2008


Beaufort end picks the Gamecocks

By JOSEPH PERSON - jperson@thestate.com (jperson@thestate.com)http://www.thestate.com/gamecocks/story/307549.html


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RIVALS.COM
Devin Taylor

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While South Carolina coaches awaited word from Miami receiver Tommy Streeter, they received good news from a player closer to home.
Devin Taylor, a 6-foot-6, 225-pound defensive end committed to the Gamecocks on Monday during a brief announcement at Beaufort High. Taylor, who chose USC over Duke, becomes the eighth instate player to commit to USC.
“I had a good feeling about the school, the academic side and the athletic side,” Taylor said. “I got to know the players and coaches. I could pretty much see myself there the next four or five years.”
USC remains in the mix for Streeter, a four-star prospect believed to be choosing among Miami, South Florida and the Gamecocks.
Taylor, who has a 3.67 grade point average and scored a 1030 the first time he took the SAT, hopes to study either electrical or computer engineering at USC, according to his mother. Sylvia Cuyler said her son has always had an affinity for math homework and Lego toys.
“I’ve watched him put stuff together and take stuff apart,” Cuyler said. “I said, ‘Well, try engineering.’”
Taylor has tried to maintain a balance at Beaufort, where he also plays basketball and runs track while juggling a school schedule that includes several honors-level classes.
“He’s always been a good student,” said Cuyler, a single mother who works in the inventory department at a Home Depot in Bluffton.
Taylor, a Shrine Bowl selection who is considered a three-star prospect by Rivals.com, narrowed his college choices to USC, Duke and Virginia Tech in recent weeks.
The USC-Virginia Tech recruiting battle matched Gamecocks assistant coach Shane Beamer against his father, Hokies coach Frank Beamer. Cuyler said the two visited Beaufort High the same day last week about five minutes apart.
After Virginia Tech backed off Taylor, he decided to stay instate — although proximity was not a deciding factor.
“I told him not to weigh that as an option, because wherever he went, I would still see him play,” Cuyler said.
How soon Taylor plays at USC remains to be seen. Given his lean frame, he could be a redshirt candidate.
“Both of my kids have always been tall,” said Cuyler, who has a daughter who is out of school. “I always noticed I had to buy bigger pants for (Taylor’s) legs, then stitch them up in the waist because he’s always been slim.”
But Cuyler said the Gamecock coaches are confident Taylor will bulk up when he gets to Columbia and finds the weight room.
“They’re not making it a big deal because he’s still growing,” she said. “The coaches are saying he won’t fill out until his time has come.”
Reach Person at (803) 771-8496.



It is great to get a kid who will be helping our GPA sounds like a good one.

[Blake]

I think we are going to tell Jarriel King to be attached to this kids hip. This kid has his head on his shoulders and it looks like we have yet another quality pick up.

And for the ones that wanted Harbin, compare his vids Vs. Taylors vids and see who you like more.

[cocky2007]

Welcome aboard!

[FinchMcCrunkNasty]

Pretty nice article about him on GCC front page right now. Anyone else think with our DL/DE Depth and his freakish size and athletic ability that he should see some time at TE?

[Click]

Pretty nice article about him on GCC front page right now. Anyone else think with our DL/DE Depth and his freakish size and athletic ability that he should see some time at TE?

Not a bad idea, but I think he'll probably end up being redshirted.

[CoverTwo]

We are loading up @ the TE position..I doubt he gets moved there.

He is a definite redshirt though.

[Click]

We are loading up @ the TE position..I doubt he gets moved there.

He is a definite redshirt though.

I know we have J. Cunningham, but which other TE's do we have a good shot at CoverTwo? Especially with Middleton gone..

[Gamecockfanatic4]

I know we have J. Cunningham, but which other TE's do we have a good shot at CoverTwo? Especially with Middleton gone..
I think we will bring in 2 TE's this year

we already have Cook, Saunders, Trigla, Prochak I think thats everyone that really matters right?

[CoverTwo]

IMO, I doubt Justice Cunningham ends up at TE..I think he ends up on the Defensive Line when its all said and done..Again, just my opinion.

We are in good shape with Thad McHaney and Justin Jones.

Terrell Mitchell is another guy we are after..and he has tremendous upside @ 6'6/220lbs/4.65

[CoverTwo]

I think Trig is going to put on weight and end up on the Offensive Line.

There is some talk that Pat Dimarco could end up at TE...Mainly because Spurrier, Jr. uses more of the one-back/shotgun schemes.

[usc1]

I think we will bring in 2 TE's this year

we already have Cook, Saunders, Trigla, Prochak I think thats everyone that really matters right?

Didnt Triglia leave?

[CoverTwo]

Didnt Triglia leave?

No.

[Gamecockfanatic4]

Didnt Triglia leave?
You are thinking of Mat Williams

[usc1]

You are thinking of Mat Williams

thats right

[usc1]

triglia will be a beast

[Click]

IMO, I doubt Justice Cunningham ends up at TE..I think he ends up on the Defensive Line when its all said and done..Again, just my opinion.

We are in good shape with Thad McHaney and Justin Jones.

Terrell Mitchell is another guy we are after..and he has tremendous upside @ 6'6/220lbs/4.65

Thanks CoverTwo. You know I need help keeping up with the names in recruiting this time of year. I kinda think J. Cunningham ends up at DE myself, but who knows. He might even play some LB.

[USCBASEBALL1]

Devin reminds me of John Abraham. This kid has a chance to be special imo ....

[Click]

Devin reminds me of John Abraham. This kid has a chance to be special imo ....

I agree. VT was after him pretty hard for a reason. I really like his build and the fact that he has such a great work ethic and focuses hard on his academics. To me that says alot about a kid.