File LB-79 · National rank 612 · 2027 class
Josiah Taylor
6'0"Height
230 lbWeight
RepresentationNo agency on file
My Grade
6.0/10
Priority UDFA
Current · UDFA Territory
5.4 Floor
range 1.1
Ceiling 6.5
6.5/10
Priority UDFA
Ceiling · +0.5
5.4/10
UDFA
Floor · −0.6
Ceiling: Projected 2026 starter (LB1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.5) · Conference USA draft-temper · LB lower-value.
Floor: Proven starter — high, stable floor · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.6.
Grade not yet reviewed
8.9+
Round 1 Caliber
7.8+
Day 2 Caliber
6.7+
Day 3 Caliber
5.6+
Priority UDFA
4.4+
UDFA
3.3+
Long Shot
2.2+
Raw Prospect
1.1+
Deep Project
0.0+
Non-Prospect
Grade History
6.0
2025
Re-graded after each season · 2025 is the beta baseline.
Scouting Notes
Phil Steele preseason FIRST-TEAM All-CUSA linebacker and FIU's leading returning tackler (72 stops, 6.5 TFL, 2 sacks). The most productive returning defender on a defense that lost most of its front seven.
Draft Projection & Mocks
Scouting Reports & Mentions
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Sports Illustrated Jul 4, 2026Josiah Taylor - Sports Illustrated