5-star WR Talyn Taylor signs with Georgia Bulldogs

Geneva Community (Ill.) five-star wide receiver Talyn Taylor has signed with Georgia.

Taylor is the nation’s No. 28 overall prospect in the 2025 cycle according to the On3 Industry Ranking — a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He is the No. 5 wide receiver in the class and the top-ranked recruit from the state of Illinois.

On3 is the highest on Taylor among the four major recruiting services. He ranks No. 27 nationally and No. 3 among wideouts in the latest release of the On300.

Taylor committed to Georgia on June 11, choosing the ‘Dawgs over Notre Dame, Ohio State and others.

“Georgia is a great place and it is a great program,” Taylor told On3. “Georgia’s message to me has been that they want me and they think I have a special skill set. They have always made me feel great and I like how they want to use me on the outside and inside.”

In his senior season, Taylor averaged seven receptions per game and finished with over 1,600 receiving yards and 26 total touchdowns.

Taylor has an NIL Valuation of $445,000. The On3 NIL Valuation is the industry’s leading index that sets high school and college athletes’ projected annual value (PAV). The NIL valuation does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals an athlete has completed to date. It rather signifies an athlete’s value at a certain moment in time.

Talyn Taylor Scouting Summary

On3’s scouting and rankings team writes this about Taylor as a prospect.

“Arguably the most technically skilled wide receiver prospect in the 2025 cycle with a high-end combination of route-running and ball skills. Measured at 6-foot-0.5, 175 pounds with arms in the 31.5 to 32-inch range prior to his senior season. A naturally coordinated, functional athlete. Has outstanding change of direction and projects as a dangerous route-runner. Very good burst off the line of scrimmage. Shifts gears at a high level. Hits the brakes and gets corners off balance. Lethal on comeback routes and double moves. Has elite pace in his routes and with the ball in his hands. Shows strong hands at the catch point. Comes down with impressive high-point grabs in the 7-on-7 setting. Good feel for finding openings against zone coverage.

“Crafty after the catch, slipping and spinning out of tackles. Exploded as a senior, turning in one of the best individual seasons nationally at the position. Doubled his yardage per game from his junior season. Finished with over 1,500 yards and 25 touchdowns while leading his team to the 6A state title game. A standout in neutral settings – camps and 7-on-7. Shows a competitive play personality. Physical and competitive as a blocker, playing hard even if the ball doesn’t come his way. Offers inside-out versatility with his skill set. Needs to continue developing physically adding mass to his frame and continuing to improve his top-end speed. The high level of skill and elite production makes him one of the top receivers in the 2025 cycle and a prospect with a high floor at the college and potentially NFL level.”