rangy Pitt linebacker flashing early downhill juice
In the 2025 season, Emmanuel Taylor played in 11 games as a true freshman for Pittsburgh, finishing with 5 tackles and 0.5 tackles for loss while contributing on defense and special teams. He’s a 6-foot-1, 205-pound hybrid-style linebacker with sideline-to-sideline speed, blitz urgency, and physicality that Pitt coaches clearly value. His high-school résumé was loud — 120 tackles, 21 TFL, and 4 sacks in 2023 — and the buzz on him centers on movement skills and playmaking upside. He looks like a good fit for teams that want an energetic, versatile LB who can grow into a bigger role.
