He played college football for the Air Force Falcons, where he won the Jim Thorpe Award in 2023.
Taylor grew up in Frisco, Texas and attended Lone Star High School where he lettered in football and track & field.
[3] In the 2021 season, Taylor would notch 62 tackles with 1.5 being for a loss, a sack, five pass deflections, an interception, and a forced fumble.
[10] In late January 2024, Taylor received the Pat Tillman Award, given annually by organizers of the East–West Shrine Bowl.
Taylor is the cousin of NFL Pro Football Hall of Famer, Ed Reed by marriage.