He was a two-time all-state and all-county selection and also earned three varsity letters in football in high school.

He was selected for the second-team All-ACC by Rivals[2] and was an honorable mention Freshmen All-America by College Football News in the 2008 season.

[1] After being diagnosed with Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome, Taylor missed most of the 2009 and 2010 seasons with Georgia Tech and transferred.

[4] Following the conclusion of his senior season, Taylor was selected to and participated in the 2013 East-West Shrine Game as a member on the East team.

His large frame (6'5", 228 pounds) and athleticism drew many comparisons to Seattle Seahawks safety Kam Chancellor.