
Indiana’s walk-on-turned-defensive Swiss Army knife
In his 2009 season at Indiana, Collin Taylor logged 22 tackles, 2 interceptions, and a forced fumble while splitting time at safety and on special teams, showing the kind of adaptability coaches love[1][3]. What makes him interesting is the path: he started as a walk-on wide receiver, earned a move to defense, and kept answering every call with toughness and willingness to do the dirty work[1][6]. If your team values versatility, special-teams value, and a player who embraces role changes without drama, Taylor is the kind of grinder who fits.