Signee Profile: JUCO defensive lineman Brien Taylor

Brien Taylor

School: Blinn College

Hometown: Houston, Texas

Height: 6-6

Weight: 270

Position: Defensive line

247 Ranking: 3 star

Recruited by: Mike Peterson and Austin Armstrong

Enrollment Date: January of 2024

Notable: The Gators’ staff impressed Taylor during his official visit to Florida, which ultimately sealed the deal for the 6-6, 270-pound defensive lineman. Taylor held offers from Georgia, Tennessee, and Auburn. The JUCO product was hosted by Caleb Banks during his official visit in Gainesville. Taylor accumulated 39 total tackles, two sacks, 9.5 tackles for loss and a forced fumble in 13 appearances with Blinn College.

Quotable: “They seem real family-oriented, that’s what I like,” Taylor said on his official visit to Florida. “It isn’t just about football; they’re going to make sure you’re prepared for life as a man. They’re the number one public school.”

“He did a real good,” Taylor said of Mike Peterson recruiting him. “He’s a real good dude, he wants to make sure I know that I can come in and work. He said we will take it one step at a time. I’m an every-down player.”

Nick Marcinko
Nick is a recent graduate from the University of Florida with a degree in Telecommunications. He is passionate about all sports but specifically baseball and football. Nick interned at Inside the Gators and worked part time with Knights247 before joining the Gator Country family. Nick enjoys spending his free time golfing and at the beach.