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| Class | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | ATH |
5'11 |
190 lbs. |
| School | Composite Ranking | ||
| Rockhurst (Mo.) |
 No. 14 ATH |
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A.J. Taylor brings to Wisconsin a ton of potential and a unique skill set. Playing running back for Rockhurst, Taylor appears to be starting his Badgers career as a wide receiver -- though he shined in the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl in January in the offensive backfield, earning praise from multiple recruiting services. Scout.com's Greg Biggins glowed about Taylor's week, saying:
"Wisconsin commit A.J. Taylor was the best running back, by far. He's actually going to play receiver in college, but he ran the ball. He's got a great frame, a great burst, really quick. He makes people miss, he has top-end speed. He was the total package. I liked him a lot."
Welcome AJ Taylor (Kansas City, Missouri) to the #Badgers football family! #NSD2016 https://t.co/vGcDuMrhy0 pic.twitter.com/CddIMFXyZm
— Wisconsin Football (@BadgerFootball) February 3, 2016
Highlights: New #Badgers WR AJ Taylor #NSD2016 https://t.co/5F6WKBH6Vn
— Wisconsin Football (@BadgerFootball) February 3, 2016
Rankings
Rivals: Grade: 5.9; No. 7 ATH, No. 137 player overall; No. 1 player in Missouri
ESPN: ; Grade: 79; No. 32 ATH; No. 85 Regional; No.4 Missouri
247: ; Grade: 92; No. 11 ATH; No. 1 Missouri
Scout: ; No. 31 ATH; No. 1 Missouri ATH
Verbally committed August 1, 2015
Taylor was Wisconsin's 16th commit for 2015 when he committed in a very unique fashion before his senior high school season. Taylor's family created a "Collegeopoly" board -- in the spirit of the board game Monopoly and apparently a family favorite -- to show where he would spend his college career.
Canvas set up at Kansas City ATH AJ Taylor @aj_taylor2016 announcement @scoutrecruiting @GPowers79 @TheBadgerNation pic.twitter.com/CWpmOlXI9B
— Derek Young (@DYoungScout) August 1, 2015
4-star KCMO AJ Taylor Rockhurst ATH places Hotel Taylor on #Wisconsin, choosing #Badgers in BEST COMMITMENT CEREMONY EVER.
— Randy Withers (@RandyWithersKC) August 1, 2015
Taylor held offers from Missouri, Nebraska, Northwestern, Iowa and Louisville, among other Power 5 programs.
Video highlights
Honors
Senior: Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl participant; Missouri Media Rankings first-team all-state