Green Bay Packers Pre-combine Players to Watch: Trey Taylor

The Green Bay Packers had one of their best drafts in several years in 2023. Can they follow it up with another outstanding class? Let’s take a look at some players to watch heading into the NFL combine.

Trey Taylor

Nov 24, 2023; Boise, Idaho, USA; Boise State Broncos running back Ashton Jeanty (2) rushes against Air Force Falcons safety Trey Taylor (7) during the first half at Albertsons Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Losness-USA TODAY Sports

Height – 6’0″

Weight – 210

Trey Taylor’s Background

Taylor went to Lone Star High School in Frisco, Texas. Taylor lettered track and field four times and twice in football. He also earned All-State honors twice. To add to his athletic achievements, he graduated as a member of the National Honor Society and second-team Academic All-State honors. He also graduated Cum Laude before joining the Falcons. So, if you’re looking for a smart, high-character individual, look no further. Taylor also received the Jim Thorpe Award in 2023. The Jim Thorpe Award is awarded to the top defensive back in college football.

The Defender of the Nation Award and now the Jim Thorpe Award winner!! Trey Taylor of Air Force. Will be on ⁦@CCF_Sports⁩ at 8 PM MT Learn even more on his family and their background! pic.twitter.com/wS2PpzPbh8

— Jon Kay 🇮🇱🇺🇸 (@JonKay_Sports) December 9, 2023

College Production

2023 –

• Tackles – 50
• Assisted Tackles – 21
• Pass Break-ups – 4
• Forced Fumbles – 1
• Interceptions – 3
• Touchdowns – 1
• NFL Passer Rating Allowed – 50.9
•  PFF Overall Grade – 84.2
• PFF Coverage Grade – 89.0

2022-

• Tackles – 53
• Assisted Tackles – 13
• Pass Break-ups – 1
• Forced Fumbles – 1
• Interceptions – 2
• Touchdowns – 3
• NFL Passer Rating Allowed – 86.8
•  PFF Overall Grade – 80.0
• PFF Coverage Grade – 79.3

2021-

• Tackles – 47
• Assisted Tackles – 13
• Pass Break-ups – 4
• Forced Fumbles – 1
• Interceptions – 1
• Touchdowns – 1
• NFL Passer Rating Allowed – 70.0
•  PFF Overall Grade – 75.1
• PFF Coverage Grade – 66.7

College Totals-

• Tackles – 150
• Assisted Tackles – 47
• Pass Break-ups – 9
• Forced Fumbles – 3
• Interceptions – 6
• Touchdowns – 5
• NFL Passer Rating Allowed – 68.1
• Sacks – 4
• Missed Tackle Rate – 14.7 %
• Reception percentage against – 58.9 %

I covered Trey Taylor when he starred for @LSHSRangers. Fun to see him compete here at the East-West Shrine Bowl after an impressive career at Air Force. Here he gets his hands on a red zone pass into the endzone. pic.twitter.com/urQVfNlADr

— Joseph Hoyt (@JoeJHoyt) January 28, 2024

How Trey Taylor Would Fit With the Green Bay Packers

If you ever had concerns about a defensive back tackling, you wouldn’t have those concerns for Trey Taylor. Tackling is all Taylor did at the Air Force. One of his weaknesses is being too aggressive against the run at times; after listening to Jeff Hafley’s opening press conference, it’s easy to see how Taylor could fit into a Hafley run defense. He can move down and cover tight ends. He has excellent length and is a smooth runner with flashes of solid ball skills.

Taylor also showed a lot of versatility in the Air Force. Here is the breakdown of where Taylors 1882 snaps were played:

1. In the Box – 852
2. Free Safety – 613
3. Slot – 379
4. Defensive Line – 24
5. Corner – 12

The last thing that might be going under the radar is the relation to Ed Reed. Taylor is Reed’s cousin and is contacting Reed about ways to improve. He inadvertently adds that valuable asset to any team that drafts him.

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