http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1737728/vince-taylor
VINCE TAYLOR, DT
SCHOOL:
VANDERBILT |
CONFERENCE: SEC
COLLEGE EXPERIENCE: SENIOR |
HOMETOWN: HATTIESBURG, MS
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-1 / 304 LBS.
Taylor turned heads at Vanderbilt's Pro Day with 36 repetitions of 225 pounds, which would have led all defensive linemen tested this year at the Combine. He's a two-year starting interior defensive linemen with experience playing defensive tackle in the 4-3 and nose guard in the 3-4.
Taylor lacks great size but his weight room strength shows up on tape as he's tough to move off his spot. Better yet, he shows surprisingly light feet and is a fiery competitor who pursues to the edges.
Taylor only has phone-booth quickness, however and isn't much of a pass rush threat. He did improve throughout his collegiate career and has the stout frame and effort to surprise if given an opportunity.
--Rob Rang
PLAYER OVERVIEW
Taylor led Vanderbilt's interior defensive linemen with 43 tackles, including three tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks in 2014.