Round 6 | Alex Taylor, South Carolina State
Taylor was a two-year starter for the Bulldogs where he started at right tackle both seasons. The 6-foot-8 and 308 pound Taylor had the passion for basketball at first, but realized that football would be the ultimate route that he would go.
On the field, Taylor is light-footed to gain depth on his kick slide, using his tentacle-like length to create a wide arc for defenders to get to the quarterback. His remarkable movement skills show up when getting out in space on zone runs to stymie linebackers.
However, Taylor is still raw. His height leads to leverage issues and he doesn’t have the anchor strength to overpower NFL pass-rushers at the moment. With time, he could develop into a high-upside tackle.
South Carolina State's Alex Taylor vs Trevis Gipson. pic.twitter.com/mihp5vMBjq
— Billy M (@BillyM_91) January 22, 2020