April 25, 2013
Senior defensive end Devin Taylor played in 52 games over the past four seasons, making 45 starts…ranks among the Gamecocks’ career top-10 in both sacks (sixth, 18.5) and tackles for loss (tied for second, 35.5). Playing alongside current NFLers Melvin Ingram, Travian Robertson, and Cliff Matthews and All-American Jadeveon Clowney, Taylor helped build a formidable D-line for the Gamecocks the past four years. Taylor graduated with a degree in integrated information technology. He is from Beaufort, SC, played in the East-West Shrine Game following the 2012 season and was invited to the NFL Combine.
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NFL Combine Vital Stats:
Combine Participant Page
Height: 6’7″
Weight: 266 lbs.
Vertical Jump: 35.0 inches *top performer*
Broad Jump: 128.0 inches *top performer*
3 cone drill: 6.89 seconds *top performer*
20 yd shuttle: 4.30 seconds *top performer*
Check out some of Devin’s highlights:
Awards and Notes:
-Ranks among the Gamecocks’ career top-10 in both sacks (sixth) and tackles for loss (tied for second)
-Played in 52 games over the past four seasons, making 45 starts
-First team All-SEC in 2010
Features:
Taylor Breaks the Mold (And Can Fix Your Computer) – GamecocksOnline.com Spurs Up Blog
Mom helped keep Beaufort’s Taylor on right path to NFL – The Island Packet
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