Branson Taylor

Position:
OL
Class:
Redshirt Freshman
Height:
6-5
Weight:
335
Hometown:
Lorain, OH
High School:
Elyria Catholic

2024: Selected a Pitt captain…started the initial six games at left tackle…sustained a season-ending injury during the Oct. 12 California game…concluded his career with 45 games played and 21 starts.

2023: Started all 11 games he played in, missing one contest (Notre Dame) due to injury...made eight starts at left tackle after opening the year with three consecutive starts at right tackle...transitioned to the left side following the season-ending injury to senior starter Matt Goncalves.

2022: Played in all 13 games, starting four at left tackle…starting assignments came against Georgia Tech, Virginia Tech, Virginia and UCLA (Sun Bowl).

2021: Played in 12 games, serving on the PAT/field goal unit and as a reserve offensive tackle.

2020: Played in the final three contests of the year (Virginia Tech, Clemson and Georgia Tech) as a reserve offensive tackle.

HIGH SCHOOL: Widely considered one of Ohio’s top offensive linemen after not allowing a sack as a senior for Elyria Catholic…Ohio Prep Sportswriters Association (OPSWA) Division V All-State (first team)…selected the Northeast Lakes District Co-Offensive Player of the Year for Division V…Lorain County Most Valuable Offensive Lineman…led team to an 8-4 record and the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) Division V playoffs…rated the nation’s No. 22 offensive tackle by 247Sports…rated Ohio’s No. 6 overall prospect by 247Sports, No. 15 by ESPN and No. 34 by Rivals…played under Coach Brian Fox…also a first-team all-county performer in basketball.

PERSONAL: Is the son of Heather Roule and the late Brian Taylor…has one brother…earned his bachelor's degree in law, criminal justice and society.