2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Trey Taylor, DB, Air Force
Player Data
| Name, Jersey # | Trey Taylor, #7 |
| School (Code) | COAF |
| DOB, Class Yr | N/A, Fifth-year Senior. |
| Height, Weight | 6000e, 205e |
| 40 Yd Dash | N/A |
| Position/Depth | SAF, #1 |
| Honors/Captainship | 2022 All-Mountain West Second Team |
| Season Viewed (yr) | 2022 |
| Games Watched | @WYUN, @UTST, IDBO, TXBA |
| Scout Name / Date | Ryan Vidales 8/24/23 |
Per Year Stats
| 2022 | 13 GP (13 GS), 69 Tkls, 1.0 TFL, 1.0 Sk, 2 INT, 1 FF, 4 PBU |
| 2021 | 10 GP (10 GS), 62 Tkls, 1.0 TFL, 1.0 Sk, 1 INT, 1 FF, 5 PBU |
| 2020 | DNP |
| 2019 | DNP |
Player Summary
6’0”, 205-pound 5th-year senior with an athletic, well-developed build. He began his Air Force career at 182 pounds and added 20+ pounds of mass by his redshirt sophomore season in 2021. Did not play during his first two years at Air Force but has started 23 games at safety since the start of the 2021 season. Possesses sharp DB instincts and keen play diagnosis when dropping into coverage. Uses great reactionary athleticism and route recognition to get into a receiver’s hip pocket in press & off-man coverage. Boasts quality play speed, recovery speed, and closing burst to maintain a tight cushion while in phase. Displays disciplined use of hands at the top of the route; Not overly handsy or grabby. Sufficient zone coverage ability but is prone to lapses in spatial awareness. Natural hands-catcher with strong ball skills/reactions. Plays through the hands consistently at the catch point. A willing run defender with intriguing range to cover the second and third levels from sideline to sideline. Comfortable playing within the box and close to the LOS. Exhibits notable physical toughness by filling gaps and blitzing off the edge. Capable tackler in one-on-one situations, but is susceptible to taking poor angles when running the alley from the Safety spot. Struggles to shed blocks from offensive linemen, tight ends, and wide receivers alike. Questionable overall play strength at the POA. Not the most fiery competitor, but he appears engaged and operates with the temperament of a leader at all times. He also provides valuable special teams versatility given his athletic ability, toughness, range, and tackling ability.
Scheme Fit:
4-2-5 STAR Defensive Back
Power Statement:
Taylor is an instinctive DB with proficient play speed/burst, high FBI & toughness, confident ball skills, and strong leadership qualities in the secondary.
