From Illinois QB spark plug to position change story
Taylor’s Illinois arc is all about versatility and flash: in the 2020 season, he delivered a huge emergency-start performance against Purdue, throwing for 279 yards and 2 touchdowns while adding 32 rushing yards, showing poise, mobility, and quick-trigger playmaking under pressure[4]. He entered college as a three-star dual-threat QB and a top-30 dual-threat quarterback nationally, which fits the “can make things happen” profile[4]. Illinois later moved him to defensive back, so the big question for any team is fit: he looks like a competitive, athletic problem-solver, but his current value depends on where you want his playmaking to live[2][6].
