2014 - Christian Taylor

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Offensive Lineman from Lexington, South Carolina

List interest in USC, Alabama, Auburn, Clemson, Duke, Florida, Georgia Tech, Illinois, Missouri, Virginia Tech, and Wake Forest.

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#Gamecocks offer Big 2014 OL Christian Taylor

per TBS' Twitter

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Junior OL Christian Taylor (6-5 335) of White Knoll made his way to Clemson Saturday to take in the contest versus Ball State. Taylor enjoyed his visit. "I feel comfortable there," he said. "It's a good program to be around. I had a fun time being on the sideline with the players and I think I gel with them well." Taylor spoke with coach Dabo Swinney following the game and plans another trip to Death Valley. USC has shown some interest as well. "They've got really nice facilities and my mom teaches there," Taylor said. "Pretty my whole family has gone there so on one hand, I want to keep the tradition but on the other hand, I want to be my own man." Taylor has an offer from NC State and is hearing from Clemson, USC, North Carolina, Wake Forest, Duke, Georgia Tech, Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi State, Florida State, LSU, Alabama, California, UCLA, Washington and Auburn among others. As for Clemson Taylor feels confident an offer is in his future. "Coach (Robbie) Caldwell told me he doesn't have any doubt that I can play there," he said. He plans to visit NC State this weekend and would like to visit LSU, Duke, Wake Forest and Georgia Tech in the future. He does not have a favorite.

Link: http://www.goupstate.com/article/201...948/-1/psports

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Junior OL Christian Taylor of White Knoll attended the "Battle of Columbia" Saturday and enjoyed his visit. "It was a lot of fun," said Taylor. "We got a chance to hear Steve Spurrier and Ray Tanner talk before the game and then we got to go down on the field for about 30 minutes prior to the game." Taylor also spoke with offensive line coach Shawn Elliott. "He told me that I looked like I was in good shape and encouraged me to come back for some more games," he said. "I think they could offer me." Taylor spent time in the locker room after the game. "They let us go down there and just hang out," he said. "That's the best part...hanging out with the players." He plans to return for "a couple" of more games. "I'll probably go to a couple up at Clemson as well," Taylor added. He has an offer from NC State and is hearing from Clemson, USC, North Carolina, Wake Forest, Duke, Georgia Tech, Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi State, Florida State, LSU, Alabama, California, UCLA, Washington and Auburn among others.

Link: http://www.goupstate.com/article/201...884/-1/psports

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Junior OL Christian Taylor of White Knoll visited USC this weekend for the second time. His first for the Missouri game. "I had a really good time," Taylor said. "They played as a unit and fought to the end. The injury to Marcus (Lattimore) was unfortunate but they rallied around him." Taylor feels an offer could come from USC in the future. "I talked to coach (Shawn) Elliott and (Brad) Lawing and they told me to be patient," he said. "They told me that recruiting for offensive lineman is a little slower process then some of the other positions. I think they could offer me eventually." He also feels Clemson could offer. His current offers are from Coastal Carolina and NC State with interest from USC, Clemson, Georgia Tech, Georgia, LSU, Michigan, Tennessee, North Carolina and Wake Forest among others. "Michigan has gotten involved with me recently and I'm trying to talk my mom into flying me up there on the 17th (of November) with my dad." Taylor wants to visit Tennessee, Wake Forest and UNC as well. His previous visits include Clemson, USC, Georgia Tech and NC State. He does not have a favorite.

Link: http://www.goupstate.com/article/201...656/-1/PSPORTS

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Junior OL Christian Taylor of White Knoll broke his foot Tuesday and is out for the season. The injury affects his plans to travel this weekend. "Wake Forest still wants me to come up there Saturday but I'm not going now," Taylor said. "I may go there later this season." The break is to his fifth metatarsal bone on his left foot. "I've been playing with it broken for about six weeks and it finally gave in," he said. He has surgery set for next week. The injury will not affect future plans. "I'm flying up to Michigan on the 17th...I believe that's the Iowa game," said Taylor . "I think they could be offering me soon." As for distance to home, that is not a problem for him. "I kind of want to get away from home and be my own man for a while," he admitted. His current offers are from Coastal Carolina and NC State with interest from USC, Clemson, North Carolina, Duke and Wake Forest among others. Taylor plans to get to Death Valley for a game and is considering visits to Wake Forest, Duke or UNC. He did not name a favorite.

Link: http://www.goupstate.com/article/201...975/-1/PSPORTS

[killacock!22]

He's ours if we want him

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White Knoll OL Christian Taylor was back at Clemson last weekend for the NC State game and will return this Saturday for the USC game. "It was real good," he said of his most recent visit. "All the guys are friendly. Clemson is saying they are only taking two offensive lineman in my class. Hopefully I'll get an offer from them." Taylor went to a pair of USC home games as well and is being evaluated by the Gamecocks. "Their coaches like me a lot," he said. "They like that my grades are good and I have size and am pretty physical in the offense I run." Taylor has offers from NC State and Coastal Carolina. He hears a lot from North Carolina and thinks that's where the next offer may come from. "They say they like me and want me to come up there," he said. Taylor does not have a favorite.

Link: http://www.goupstate.com/article/201...959/-1/PSPORTS

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Junior OL Christian Taylor of White Knoll has offers from NC State and Coastal Carolina and continues to draw a lot of interest. He talked recently with Ole Miss and East Carolina and will probably visit both. He's also been hearing from Tennessee. USC remains in touch and he plans to get to a basketball game there. He visited USC for a bowl practice. He's also been talking with Clemson, Duke and North Carolina. "Coach Caldwell (Clemson) likes my film and wants me to come up for all the games," Taylor said. Vanderbilt was by his school in December and he's expecting Clemson, USC, Ole Miss, Tennessee, Georgia Tech, Duke and East Carolina to come by. And he continues to hear from NC State and the new staff said the offer is still on the table. Taylor doesn't have a favorite and is waiting for his first SEC offer. "If USC offered, it would be phenomenal for me," he said. "I grew up a fan and love them to death. Part of me wants to commit and part of me wants to see what else is out there."

Link: http://www.goupstate.com/article/201...852/-1/PSPORTS

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Class of 2014 OL Christian Taylor of White Knoll will visit East Carolina this weekend and Ole Miss the next. Both visits will be for junior days. Taylor has offers from Coastal Carolina and NC State with interest from Clemson, USC, Georgia Tech, Michigan, Duke, LSU, Vanderbilt, North Carolina and Wake Forest among others. "Vandy came by my school this week to invite me to a junior day," Taylor said. "I don't think I'll go, honestly, because I'm trying to visit schools that I'm interested in." He named Clemson, USC, LSU, Georgia Tech, Wake Forest, UNC and NC State as these schools." Taylor has been invited to attend junior days at Clemson, Georgia Tech, Wake Forest, North Carolina, NC State, Michigan and Duke and has yet to decide which schools will receive visits. He did not name a leader.

Link: http://www.goupstate.com/article/201...832/-1/PSPORTS

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USC will hold its second junior day Saturday in conjunction with spring practice and OL Christian Taylor of White Knoll plans to attend. Taylor has offers from NC State and Coastal Carolina and would love to land one from the Gamecocks. "They say they love my film and how I play," Taylor said. "They want me to come to camp they can be sure of my skills before their offer. I think I'll get one at camp." But, Taylor adds, he would not immediately commit with an offer. Taylor also plans to attend the USC spring game. Marshall has been talking to him and wants him to visit. He also plans to visit Florida and Tennessee for spring practices. He has been to North Carolina and NC State. Taylor said he's not hearing much from Clemson any longer since they have a commitment from a guard in Taylor Hearn of Williston-Elko.

Link: http://www.goupstate.com/article/201...651/-1/PSPORTS

[atlgamecockman]

He definitely has the size, he looks really raw though.

[CockyinCharge]

it says earlier in thread we already offered him? Did we take it back?




Go Cocks!!!

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OL Christian Taylor of White Knoll was at USC Tuesday to watch spring practice. Taylor said he focused on the offense line so he could get a good feel for what it takes to play at the SEC level. "I got to compare myself to see what they look for in an offensive lineman," Taylor said. "I got to compare myself to DJ Park. I've got an idea of what they want there and I could be what they are looking for." Taylor talked some with offensive line coach Shawn Elliott but the two did not discuss an offer. "I hope to show them some improvement in spring practice and land an offer," he said. Taylor will attend USC's spring game and will go to Tennessee's the next weekend. He is going to Marshall April 8th. He's also hearing from Florida International. NC State and Coastal Carolina are his two offers.

Link: http://www.goupstate.com/article/201...674/-1/PSPORTS

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4/13/2013: Christian Taylor unofficially visits South Carolina Gamecocks

per 247 Timeline