Another week of the NFL has come and gone. With it, one former Colorado Buffaloes star continues to make strides.
No, surprisingly it isn’t Laviska Shenault Jr. or Phillip Lindsay. Instead, it is Philadelphia Eagles linebacker, Davion Taylor.
The 2020 third-round draft pick has played more often over the past month or so, and Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers was the busiest of his career.
Although the Eagles lost on a last-second field goal, Taylor notched a career-high in tackles with six on the date to go with two assists. He was all over the place and is giving the coaching staff and the defense a much-needed presence.
On Sunday, Taylor stuffed star running back Austin Ekeler and flashed his brilliant closing speed and play recognition.
Great recognition and then click and close by Davion Taylor. pic.twitter.com/1yrqUe908p
— Shane Haff (@HAFFnHAFF_TPL) November 7, 2021
Prior to this Sunday, Taylor’s career-high was just three tackles. He did that twice but is finally coming into his own and making the Eagles brass smile after a successful Day Two draft selection.
Earlier in the week, the Eagles released veteran Eric Wilson and cited the emergence of Taylor as one major reason.
Defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon raved about Taylor as well, according to Dave Spadaro of Eagles.com.
“We’re excited about Davion. He keeps improving.”
Well, so far it is working. More snaps and more work for Taylor and the former Buffs linebacker is making the most of this opportunity.
Great play by Davion Taylor. Took away the short throw to Keenan Allen before quickly closing on the checkdown for the TFL.
— Jimmy Kempski (@JimmyKempski) November 7, 2021
So far so good for Davion Taylor, and this is only the beginning for the young Eagles defender.