2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Gabriel Taylor, DB, Rice
Gabriel Taylor younger brother of Sean Taylor is one of the key players in the Rice defensive backfield for 2024. He will be looking to have a great season this fall.
Player Info
| Name, Jersey # | Gabriel Taylor, #26 |
| School | Rice |
| 2024 Class Yr | SR |
| Height, Weight | 5’10”, 193 |
| Position/Depth | DB/1st |
| 2023 Honors | All-AAC Honorable Mention |
| Season Viewed (yr) | 2023 |
| Games Watched | ECU, UConn, Houston, @Tulsa |
Player Stats
| 2023 | 12 GP, 38 Solo, 21 AST, 59 TOT, 1 TFL, 1 Sack, 2 INT, 11 PD |
| 2022 | 13 GP, 39 Solo, 21 AST, 60 TOT, 1 TFL, 2 INT, 8 PD, 2 FF |
| 2021 | 12 GP, 44 Solo, 12 AST, 56 TOT, 1 TFL, 3 INT, 8 PD, 1 FF, 1 FR |
| 2020 | 5 GP, 4 Solo, 1 AST, 5 TOT |
Player Summary:
Gabriel Taylor was a 3-star recruit from Miami, FL, and went to Gulliver Prep school. He signed with Rice in 2020.
In 2020, Taylor played in 5 games and had 5 tackles. In 2021, Taylor played in 12 games with 56 total tackles, 1 TFL, 3 INT, 8 PD, 1 FF, and 1 FR. In 2022, Morrison played in all 13 games and had 60 tackles, 1 TFL, 2 INT, 8 PD, and 2 FF. Last season in 2023, Morrison played and started in 12 games where he recorded 59 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 sack, 2 INT, and 11 PD.
Player Strengths:
- Very quick and athletic( Former Basketball player)
- Has great ball-tracking ability and long arms to get in between the ball
- Great closing speed on the ball
Player Weaknesses:
- Sometimes falls asleep in coverage and can get lost or behind receivers
- Not always great in coverage against TEs