Prep: A four-year letterwinner for the Hilltoppers ... earned All-State honorable mention honors as a senior ... also named Mississippi Valley Conference Player of the Year and team Most Valuable Player in his final season ... twice earned first team All-Conference accolades ... helped lead Hilltoppers to 21 wins as a senior ... also played golf and tennis ... a member of National Honor Society.

Personal: Taylor is the son of Cliff and Jody Warden ... major is business ... born December 27, 1988.