The saying is the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. In this case, the football genes have been passed along in a similar fashion.
Watch as Isaiah Taylor shows he can play defense like his Hall of Fame dad, Jason Taylor. He intercepts a Venice HS pass and returns it 100 yards for a pick-6 to give St. Thomas Aquinas a 29-0 lead after the PAT en route to a 21-point victory Friday.
Isaiah Taylor with a 100-yard pick six and St. Thomas Aquinas takes a 29-0 lead. That's Jason Taylor's son. pic.twitter.com/DVma5MnFbZ
— David Wilson (@DBWilson2) December 5, 2020
Isaiah Taylor is a 5-foot-11, 195-pound senior safety at the Ft. Lauderdale school.
Isaiah Taylor said he was winded after the run.
Man I was so tired 🤪😂 https://t.co/LjIFby5rL8
— isaiah taylor (@isaiah_taylor4) December 5, 2020
Jason Taylor was a defensive end with the Miami Dolphins, the Washington Football Team, and New York Jets. Despite playing the D-line, he had a penchant for the end zone, scoring 6 TDs in his career.
He was promoted to defensive coordinator at St. Thomas Aquinas this year.
🔹BREAKING NEWS 🔸
Roger Harriott @CoachHarriott has promoted
Jason Taylor @JasonTaylor to Defensive Coordinator and
Wes Carroll @Wescarroll13 to
Co-Offensive Coordinator#YouGoWeGo pic.twitter.com/QrxxttInnr— Aquinas Football (@STA_Football) March 14, 2020
Jason’s sister and Isaiah’s aunt, Joy Taylor of FOX Sports’ Colin Cowherd and many other sports media platforms was thrilled by her nephew’s effort.
So proud!!!! Go off then @isaiah_taylor4! 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽 Nephew out here puttin in work! @STA_Football @JasonTaylor pic.twitter.com/DLW2t0WexP
— Joy Taylor (@JoyTaylorTalks) December 5, 2020