Furman: Promising young raw defensive tackle who looms as a big key in Furman's defensive interior line plans this fall...exited spring practice as the backup to projected starting tackle Wallace Artis but could push for the starting job if Artis is moved back to the end position in the preseason...will see plenty of action. 2004 -- Member of scout team...awarded redshirt and extra year of eligibility. High School: 2004 graduate of Northwest Guilford (AAAA) High School...football coach was Greg King...two-year starter who saw action exclusively at nose guard...only played two seasons of organized football prior to graduation...served as team captain and led his squad in tackles-for-loss and quarterback sacks in 2003, helping Northwest Guilford earn its first playoff berth since 1987...also competed in track & field, specializing in the shot put...2003 regional and state Science Olympiad Champion...2001 regional Envirothon Champion. Personal: Full name is Essex Javelin Taylor...son of John and Angela Taylor...born April 1, 1986, in New Brunswick, New Jersey...undeclared major.