Ekow Taylor

2024 (FRESHMAN) Played in 10 games as a true freshman. Tallied five tackles with a half sack and half tackle for loss. Recorded a season-high two tackles with half a sack against SUU. Registered tackles at Nebraska, no. 10 Tennessee and at NM State. PRIOR TO UTEP Athletic defensive end who racked up 91 tackles (66 solo), 10 sacks and 27 hurries in 27 games played over three seasons with Fossil Ridge High School. Had a monstrous senior season, piling up five sacks (31 yards lost), 46 tackles (37 solo), 17 tackles for loss, 18 QB hurries, three forced fumbles and four pass deflections. Secured second-team All-District 3-5A accolades as result. Posted 27 tackles (17 solo), six TFL, three sacks and six hurries as a junior. Came onto the scene as a sophomore when he recorded 18 tackles (12 solo), five TFL, two sacks and a pair of hurries. PERSONAL: Ekow Nshanji Taylor is the son of Jeris Taylor … has three brothers and one sister … born in Bronx, N. Y. ... undeclared major