

Ekow Taylor
Conference USA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll (2026) Played in 11 games during the 2025 season. · Tallied 17 tackles (10 solo), 2.5 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, two hurries, and a special-teams touchdown. · Recorded a season-high six tackles against Jax State. · Registered sacks against LA Tech and at Missouri State. · Tallied a forced fumble, with two tackles, and returned a blocked punt for a touchdown at Missouri State. · Took a fumble back 63 yards at Sam Houston. · Recorded hurries against Jax State and at Delaware. 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. 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. Ekow Nshanji Taylor is the son of Jeris Taylor … has three brothers and one sister … born in Bronx, N. Y. ... undeclared major
- SignedUnknown · Jun 23, 2026Ekow Taylor (LB) signed with an agency
- EnrolledEkow Taylor (LB) enrolled in University of Texas at El Paso
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | TACK | SOLO | TFL | TACK YDS | SACK | PDEF | PBU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | University of Texas at El Paso | 0 | 0 | -- | DNP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | University of Texas at El Paso | 11 | 0 | 181 | Med. | 12 | 9 | 2 | 10 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | University of Texas at El Paso | 10 | 0 | 12 | Low | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 21 | 0 | 193 | Low | 17 | 10 | 3 | 12 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 |
Profile last updated Oct 27, 2026









