Taylor’s stock has risen as of late. (Photo: Charlie Litchfield, IPT)

KCCD Staff Writer: Sam Mitchell

Jamar Taylor, Cornerback, Boise State

Athleticism/Physical Traits:  Taylor is a very talented athlete overall.  He has fluid hips to open up and run with receivers on vertical routes without losing stride.  Taylor has great deep speed which showed on film as I never saw a receiver beat him deep and was confirmed with a 40 yard dash time of 4.39.  I worry a little bit about Taylor’s overall length as he has short arms which can be an issue in press coverage, but it never appeared to hamper him on film.  Taylor also has blitzed on occasion, showcasing explosive short area burst which also shows up when he breaks on the ball in zone coverage.  Taylor’s height is just a bit below the cornerback average at just under 5’11”.

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