
Redshirted Freshman Punter with Elite HS Leg Ready to Boom in 2026
Jacob Taylor, a 5-10, 190-lb local product from Murfreesboro's Oakland HS, redshirted his 2024 freshman year at MTSU, preserving four years of eligibility as he gears up for the 2026 season[1]. His HS dominance—155/160 PATs, 13/16 FGs, 46.5-yard punt average, 128 kickoff touchbacks, and 11 punts over 50 yards—earned him TFCA first-team, TSWA first-team, and Kohl’s National Honorable Mention All-American nods[1]. Coaches rave about his raw power and consistency under pressure; this gritty, homegrown talent could be your special teams game-changer with zero college wear and a cannon leg[1]. Perfect fit for teams needing reliable pinning and touchback machines!





