The #1 Tight End In Louisiana: Shield Taylor

Shield Taylor is a 3 Star recruit who plays Tight End at Alexandria High School. Taylor is ranked as a Top 30 Tight End in the nation and is ranked as a Top 20 recruit in the state of Louisiana as well. In addition, Taylor is listed as the #1 Tight End in the state of Louisiana. Shield Taylor is committed to play at Stanford next fall.

Growing up, were you inspired by any NFL Players?

Yes, I really loved to watch Myles Garrett and Rob Gronkowski. I could learn a lot just from watching them and how their size affected their game.

What high school is your biggest rival?

Pineville High School would be our rival but as a team we hold a bigger grudge against West Monroe and Ruston High School.

What songs do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?

A lot of Lil Wayne and NBA Youngboy. I could listen to them nonstop and just always feel ready.

What is your offseason training like?

 I always do a large amount of working out especially on things that I feel are weak. Track season helps me get faster and also stay in shape as well.

What is your favorite memory of your high school career?

My favorite memories are always when my brothers come to the games to watch. Suede used to play at ASH and practically raised me to be who I am. They always come on the sideline to hype me up and it gets me going.

What parts of your high school game, do you hope to transition to the college level?

Definitely my physicality. We play a very physical brand of football here and I want to keep that part of my game.

What made Stanford stand out from other schools?

 I really love their offense and how they send guys to the league my size every year. The education also stands out and the environment there sets me up to thrive.

What do you want to accomplish on and off the field during your time at Stanford?

 I want to be great and really change the game and culture. Shock the world and make everyone proud.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?

Kobe Bryant. He had a mentality unlike any other and I could learn so much from him.

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?

I didn’t really have one. I grew up watching the Patriots a lot because my mom liked them a lot so seeing them win so many Super Bowls was inspiring.