Colorado State University Pueblo

Northeastern State (2024): Lettered for one season at Northeastern State University ... Played in 11 games for the Riverhawks and caught 17 passes for 249 yards and averaged 14.7 yards per reception ... Hauled in three touchdown passes, which was tied for third-most on the team ... Caught a season-high five passes for 85 yards and a touchdown against nationally-ranked Central Oklahoma.

Mt. San Antonio College (2023): Played 10 games in his only season in 2023 at Mt. San Antonio College ... Caught 25 passes for 484 yards and averaged 19.4 yards per catch ... Recorded nine touchdown receptions.

Jurupa HS: Lettered in football at Jurupa Hills High School ... Graduated in 2018 ... Caught 58 passes for 1,100 yards and had 11 touchdown receptions in high school career.

Personal: Born July 31 ... Son of Dedra Akins and Sam Taylor ... Sports Media major ... His father, Sam Taylor, played collegiate football at New Mexico State ... Likes to game in his spare time.