2027 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Tainque Taylor, CB, Oklahoma Baptist University

• Name: Tainique Taylor
• Position: CB
• College: Oklahoma Baptist University
• Height: 5’11
• Weight: 180
• Twitter: @TainiqueTaylor
• Instagram: @TainiqueTaylor

What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2027 NFL Draft?

I’m a one of a kind defensive back who comes from a background of hard work! My play recognition is a cheat code and I am dominant wherever I am on the field. I am helpful to any system I am in and do my best to uplift and improve the environment around me in whatever way is needed. 

Tell me about a time you faced adversity and how you responded?

Well I had an injury that kept me out a year and in between time I transferred schools and different people even family thought I would be done or not able to perform but I put in countless hours and became an all conference player with records in pass break ups and passes defended!

What are your hobbies outside of football?

I enjoy helping with children and teaching them encouraging things about Christ. Fishing is fun. I also enjoy content creation, watching and learning from creators & drawing a little bit from time to time. I enjoy sports cars and playing board games. I get really competitive lol!

What role do you see yourself playing at the next level? 

Influencer to children and people to show it is possible to do whatever you put your mind and hard work into. Whatever role the team needs me to play to help us be successful!

If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be? 

I have always loved animals so getting them shelter is something I would be interested in. Next would be helping people with shelter and food seeing that my mother owns a non profit doing those things and more! I’ve always enjoyed helping people improve and having a better way of living!

How do you handle coaching, especially criticism or being corrected repeatedly?

I have been blessed with a great foundation from my family in how important respect is and knowing that you can learn from anyone. Always taught to listen to what is being said, not how it’s being said because it’s likely helpful to apply what is being told and is coming from a place of care. I love correction, and I do my best not to repeat mistakes because I learned if you do it right you do it light & if you do it wrong you do it long.!

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?

I don’t know if he’s underrated but we call him Scar and he’s a freshman safety kind of undersized but making a name for himself and has a real nack for the ball; has impressed me with his game in the short time of being here.

If you could have dinner with three people, dead or alive, who would it be and why did you choose them?

Jesus because that conversation would be so inspirational. I have a crush on KeKe Palmer and I just love her talking self, so that would be fun. Lastly would probably be Trent Williams because I just know he has so much game to give and is a great man who is also from my city! Honorable mention Druski & Billie Eilish.!

If you were benched tomorrow, what would be the most likely reason?

Not sure most likely because we’re up a lot in the game and we’re getting some of the younger guys in.

Walk me through your typical pre-game routine?

I like to get up earlier than I have to & focus on stretch/mobility while listening to some type of motivational sound and or band music. Not too big on meals but I will eat light throughout the day depending on the game time personally a couple snacks and usually some bread. I’ll do another mobility right before it’s time to get wherever team meet up is going to be and I might watch some honey badger highlights while listening to something to get me game ready (nothing specific different playlists). Then I’m encouraging the people around me to make sure we’re all game ready. I finish right before pre game with a prayer call usually with my nana/grandmother and I might call one of my brothers during home games to show them the experience & excitement that walking through the crowd and tail gates provide!

What is your favorite snack food?

I love butter cakes which aren’t made often but also skittles and Shaq heads. Honey buns are a bonus & cheesecake.

What scheme do you feel you fit the best in?

Any, I pride myself on being a fast learner and can adapt to anything put in front of me.

What is your degree in?

Interdisciplinary mix major in Psychology Criminal Justice and Exercise Science.

What would be the first thing you buy with your first NFL check? 

I would pay my tithes first and foremost then I’d get a home so I can have an exotic animal.

Describe a time in a game where you feel you made a mistake, and explain how you bounced back?

My senior year of high school opening night on fox, I muffed a punt and instead of falling on it attempted to scoop & make a play leading to them getting the ball back. I cleared it knowing aplay would be needed eventually & having the ball driving down the field, I caught a game sealing interception on a Washington committed receiver.

Name three songs, we can expect on your playlist?

For Every Mountain ~ Kurt Carr 

Get some money ~ Suirrad Wrld & NBA Youngboy