It
didn’t come as a huge surprise to those who know him when Glades Day
running back Kelvin Taylor decided to stick with his gut. The storied,
record-breaking junior verbally committed to Florida on Saturday
morning.
Taylor
(5-11, 215 pounds) broke the state’s career rushing record this past
fall, becoming the first high school running back to run for more than
9,000 career yards. He also broke the career rushing touchdown record
earlier in the season. Taylor ran for 2,884 yards and 40 touchdowns on
292 carries as a junior, and has started at running back for Glades Day
since eighth grade.
His
recruiting process started quickly because of his family name. Kelvin’s
father, as we’ve documented regularly, is Fred Taylor, a Glades Central
legend who played at Florida and 11 seasons in the NFL. Taylor was
heavily recruited by Alabama, Florida and several other programs, but
‘Bama and UF stood out.
Verbal commitments are non-binding. Prospects in the class of 2013 can officially sign for a school in February of 2013.
