Trey Taylor’s former coach praised his former
The Las Vegas Raiders draft class has been controversial, with many in the media questioning the pick of Brock Bowers. The Raiders went with the best player available under new general manager Tom Teleseco, even though they already had a starting tight end in Michael Mayer.
The rest of the draft didn’t have the same reaction, with strong picks like Jackson Powers-Johnson and late-round running back Dylan Laube. Both players could contribute during year one and make an impact on the roster.
Former Air Force safety Trey Taylor was one player seen as a steal late in the draft. Taylor was productive for the Air Force, winning the Jim Thrope Award and recording five defensive touchdowns as a college football athlete. However, he fell to the seventh round of the draft, where he was selected by the Raiders, who didn’t have an immediate need for safety.
During the Mountian West Conference media day, Trey Taylor’s former head coach had high praise for the Raiders’ new safety and talked about his future outlook as a contributor in the NFL.
“I could go on and on forever about that young man. Awesome doesn’t describe how special he is as a human being,” Calhoun said. “A truly remarkable person with just the spirit and heart he shares with every person with which he interacts. The pure verve and competitiveness and the unbelievable drive he has to continue to improve and get better is unmatched. He’s just made of the best stuff through and through.”
Taylor’s character could help propel him onto the roster in a tight safety room. His playmaking ability could shine in the preseason, facing weaker quarterback play. We will see how it plays out next week.
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