Michael Taylor

5-10, 190 | Class of 2025

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128 POSITION
228 REGIONAL
76 STATE

Michael Taylor News Feed

  1. Most important game: Florida

    We continue our serieslooking at the most important game for each SEC team in 2014. These are the games that will have the biggest impact on the league race or hold special meaning for one of the teams involved.

    about 3861 days ago | Jeff Barlis | Florida Gators

  2. Florida's two-deep: Linebacker

    Editor's note: We're breaking down the Gators' two-deep depth chart every day for the next two weeks. We'll cover every position and offer a glimpse into the future. You can read the whole series here.

    about 3882 days ago | Jeff Barlis | Florida Gators

  3. Replacing the Gators: Defense

    GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- The NFL draft is over, so it's time to talk about the next wave of Gators. Florida only had four players selected last weekend, but three were from the defensive side of the ball.

    about 3917 days ago | Jeff Barlis | Florida Gators

  4. Projecting Florida's next draft class

    GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- With four players selected in last weekend's NFL draft, the Florida Gators have now had a total of 322 players picked by current NFL franchises. UF has long been one of the most talent-rich pipelines to the pros but didn't make a huge splash in this year's draft.

    about 3918 days ago | Jeff Barlis | Florida Gators

  5. Florida spring wrap

    Three things we learned in the spring about the Florida Gators: 1. Florida's offense is already better than it was at any time last season. That's a low bar to clear, but new coordinator Kurt Roper made coach Will Muschamp happy by designing a run-heavy offense that can spread out opponents and get the ball in the hands of playmakers in space.

    about 3930 days ago | Jeff Barlis | Florida Gators

  6. Revisiting Florida's spring predictions

    GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Nobody does optimism quite like a football team in springtime. Especially one with a lot to prove. As Florida made its way through spring practice, a majority of players who spoke to the media predicted that 2014 will be a whole lot better than 2013.

    about 3945 days ago | Jeff Barlis | Florida Gators

  7. LB Taylor steps into leadership role for UF

    GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Michael Taylor is like any student about to embark on his final year of college. Time has flown fast, and there's a sobering finality about being a senior.

    about 3956 days ago | Jeff Barlis | Florida Gators

  8. Middle of Gators defense facing scrutiny

    GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Ever the perfectionist, Florida coach Will Muschamp was not happy with his run defense last season. Sure, the Gators had a top-five defense overall. But the run defense, which gave up 94.

    about 3958 days ago | Jeff Barlis | Florida Gators

  9. Opening spring camp: Florida

    Schedule: The Gators' first spring practice is Wednesday. It's open to the public and free, along with seven other practice sessions. Spring football concludes Saturday, April 12 with the annual Orange & Blue Debut, which starts at 1:30 p.

    about 3973 days ago | Jeff Barlis | Florida Gators

  10. UF spring predictions: New leaders on D

    Editor's note: This is Part 3 of our weeklong series predicting what's ahead for Florida this spring. GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- It's no coincidence that Florida's vaunted defense slipped last season after the departure of several 2012 mainstays.

    about 3979 days ago | Jeff Barlis | Florida Gators
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