Tory Taylor has just about cemented himself among the legends of punting. Not just for the Iowa Hawkeyes, but for the entire collegiate world. His on-field talent is undeniable and paired with his Aussie personality, he is a fan favorite.
After being named to multiple All-American teams already, Taylor’s list has continued to grow. Most recently, ESPN named Tory Taylor as their First-Team All-American punter.
Taylor’s 86 punts lead the nation, and he’s third nationally with an average of 47.9 yards. His ability to flip field position, despite Iowa’s struggles on offense, was a big reason the Hawkeyes were able to win 10 games and get to the Big Ten championship game. Taylor leads the country with 32 punts downed inside the 20-yard line, and Iowa is third nationally in net punting at 43.6 yards per game. – Chris Low, ESPN
You name the category, Taylor was either leading it or right near the top. Everyone knows the joke that “punting is winning” and it took on a life of its own for the Hawkeyes. In all reality, is is also a very true and real statement. Taylor won many games for Iowa by setting his defense up with great success.
One potential oversight on this All-American team is where Cooper DeJean falls. DeJean was named an ESPN All-American, but it was as a Second-Team cornerback behind Michigan’s Mike Sainristil and Alabama’s Terrion Arnold.
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