Zion Taylor

As a Freshman (2024) Made debut in season finale at #19/20 BYU (Nov. 30) Nine snaps vs. Cougars – all on special teams Six snaps on kick return Three snaps on kick coverage High School Three-star prospect by 247, ESPN and rivals Ranked No. 93 EDGE player nationally according to 247Sports Ranked No. 192 player in Texas according to 247Sports For his career: 72 tackles, 50 solo stops, 15.5 sacks and 20 quarterback hurries 24.5 tackles for loss in 28 career games played 20+ tackles, 15+ solo stops and 7+ TFLs in all three seasons at Shadow Creek Career high 28 tackles and 9.5 tackles for loss across 10 games in 2023 2022 Texas District 23-6A First Team All-District Helped Sharks to undefeated regular season and area playoffs in 2022 2021 Texas District 23-6A Defensive Newcomer of Year as sophomore 20 tackles, 8 TFLs and four sacks in nine games in 2021 Played 2020 freshman season at Fort Bend Ridge Point Also competed in shot put, posting mark of 37 feet, 8 inches, as a sophomore Personal Nickname: Big Smooth Hobbies: going to church and finishing Previously played with Maurice Williams III for three years at Shadow Creek Dream job outside of football: pro fisherman Something most people don’t know: loves finishing Community service/volunteer activities: Camp counseling for his church over the summer Favorite TV show or series: Prison Break Hidden talent: finishing Brother Brandon Bell played football at New Mexico State Brother DePriest Taylor played at Prairie View A&M Chose UH because of the culture and Coach Fritz One word to describe himself on the field: killer If he could eat one food for the rest of his life: hot wings Biggest motivation for working hard: his mother Highlight of his life thus far: Jesus Best advice: only the strong survive Sports hero: Jesus for saving him Most memorable athletic feat: being selected for U.S. Army Bowl Unique fact: is youngest child