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Jhyryn Taylor
POSITION: Wide Receiver
HEIGHT: 6-0
WEIGHT: 174
CLASS: Freshman
EXPERIENCE: HS
HIGH SCHOOL: Franklinton HS
HOMETOWN: Franklinton, La.
BIRTHDAY: October 26
Updated 04/21/2009

Listed among a group of talented wide receivers for the Tigers ... Redshirted as a true freshman in 2008 ... Is the older brother of current LSU defensive back Brandon Taylor ... Another brother, Curtis, completed his eligibility with the Tigers in 2008.

FRESHMAN SEASON (2008)
Redshirted as a true freshman in 2008.

HIGH SCHOOL
Named to the Rivals.com Louisiana Top 30... Rated as the No. 50 athlete in the nation by Rivals.com ... Rated as the 12th best overall prospect in Louisiana by Rivals.com ... Named to the New Orleans Times-Picayune’s Blue-Chip List, Mobile Press-Register’s Super Southeast 120 and PrepStar’s All-Southeast Region team ... First-team all-state in 2007 after catching 47 passes for 827 yards and 14 touchdowns ... As a junior, had 40 receptions for 650 yards and seven touchdowns ... Coached by Shane Smith.

PERSONAL
Full name is Jhyryn Timeaus Taylor ... Born on Oct. 26, 1988, in Bogalusa, La. ... Parents are Curtis and Annette Taylor ... Has eight brothers and sisters, including one who is currently on the LSU football team (Brandon) and one who just completed his eligibility with the Tigers (Curtis) ... Undecided on a major.

 

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