Rising Star, WR/DB Aiden Taylor, Griffin middle school (Lake Providence, LA)

Aiden Taylor is 12 years old and in the 7th grade. He recently participated in the 2023 Gridiron Football All-American Bowl Game for Junior High. He is 5’6 and weighs 116lbs. Aiden is a young athlete who can play both offense and defense if needed to. He’s a vertile athlete who can move to different positions on the field.

What or who got you to start playing football?

” I started wanting to play football on my own. Wanting to try something new and look where it has got me.”

How long have you been playing football?

” I have been playing for 2 now.”

What NFL player do you like watching?

“i like watching Lamar Jackson and Jalen Ramsey play.”

What is the most challenging aspect of football of football to you?

” The hardest thing is when you get injured and can’t play.”

What is a strength that you have in your game?

” My football stamina to be able to play a lot of snaps.”

What is something you’re working on to improve your game?

” I am working on my hips currently so I can be able to guard players better.”

What are your current football goals?

” My current football goals are for it to take me some place where i can play against other great players.”

What’s your dream schools?

” Right now it’s the University of Michigan.”

What’s your favorite activity outside of football?

“To play the game, go to school , and to lift weights.”

What is your favorite memory from playing football?

” I would say playing with my teammates and making plays together.”

What is something you would say that football has taught you?

” football has taught me how to be stronger and not be scared of your opponents just because of their size.”