Colton Taylor Virginia Tech Credit: Virginia Tech Athletics
From Virginia Tech to the Houston Roughnecks. The journey of Long Snapper Colton Taylor starts in Virginia.
During his tenure at Salem High School he lettered three times. Taylor was an invited walk-on for the Hokies. During his redshirt senior season in 2016, he appeared in all games for the Hokies. During his time at Virginia Tech, Taylor made numerous plays on Special Teams. While playing against West Virginia on a spectacular punt that took a friendly roll Taylor darted after the ball and recovered it inside the five of the West Virginia. This was one of many plays that Taylor made during his time at Virginia Tech.
His same athleticism has transitioned over now to his time with the Roughnecks. After being drafted by the Houston Roughnecks in the inaugural XFL Draft, he has spent time with his fellow specialists. They have formed a unique bond. Kicker Sergio Castillo and Taylor have continued to work on their timing. Taylor continues to show why he played and started at Virginia Tech. Each snap that I’ve seen has been on target.
During the Roughnecks scrimmage against the LA Wildcats, Taylor was part of the reason why the Roughnecks got points on certain drives. As Taylor hiked the ball, punter Austin Rehkow held the ball and Castillo was successful on his field goals.
Taylor is constantly trying to improve his game and is very humble. Taylor appreciates all the support.
Be sure to catch him and the Roughnecks in action on Saturday, February 8, 2020. Kick-off is set for 4 p.m. CT from TDECU Stadium in Houston, Texas. If you can’t make the game, watch the game live on FOX.
