UTEP LB Ekow Taylor: Emerging Sophomore Edge with 2 TFLs and 1 Fumble Recovery in 2025
Ekow Taylor, a 6'5", 220-lb sophomore linebacker (listed as Defensive End/Right Edge on some platforms) for the UTEP Miners, showed promising development in the 2025 season with 12 total tackles (9 solo), 2.0 tackles for loss (10 yards), and 1 fumble recovery (63 yards) across 11 games [1][2]. His standout differentiator is his rare size-speed combo at the edge, allowing him to disrupt plays behind the line and chase down ball carriers—evidenced by his 63-yard fumble return. While his tackle volume is modest (1.09 per game), his intensity and versatility as a hybrid LB/DE make him a high-upside fit for teams needing a physical, big-bodied edge defender who can pressure the passer and stop the run. No reported injury history; active and growing into his role [2].
