Georgia WR commitment Talyn Taylor earns fifth star in On3 Industry Rankings
Georgia now has a quartet of five-star players on its 2025 commitment list. With the release of the new On300 on Monday plus other industry updates, Geneva Community (Geneva, Ill.) wideout Talyn Taylor is now the No. 28 overall prospect in the country and has earned his fifth star per the On3 Industry ranking, a weighted average that includes all four websites that publish recruiting rankings.
Taylor rose 11 spots in the new On300, from No. 38 to No. 27, becoming the No. 3 overall wideout in the country per those stand-alone rankings. He’s the top player in Illinois in both sets of rankings.
Through 12 games in his senior season, Taylor has 65 catches for 1,302 yards and 22 touchdowns. He’s averaging a shade over 20 yards per reception and has 445 all-purpose yards between rushing, kick return, and punt return. The Vikings are 11-1 on the season and still alive in the Illinois state playoffs.
Georgia’s three other five-star commits are all on the defensive side of the ball. Savannah Christian (Savannah, Ga.) defensive lineman Elijah Griffin leads the way, ranked No. 5 nationally, No. 1 at his position, and No. 1 in the Peach State per the On3 Industry Ranking. Right on his heels is Warner Robins (Warner Robins; Ga.) EDGE Isaiah Gibson, who is the nation’s No. 8 overall prospect, No. 1 EDGE, and No. 2 in Georgia. Also joining Taylor is Schley County (Ellaville, Ga.) linebacker Zayden Walker. He’s ranked No. 29 nationally, No. 1 at his position, and No. 4 in Georgia.
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Talyn Taylor evaluation per On3Sports
“One of the most technically skilled wide receiver prospects 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. Taylor has 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. 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. Taylor is crafty after the catch, slipping and spinning out of tackles. Does not play in a high octane high school offense that is capable of throwing downfield often. 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. More of a skill set evaluation due to his relative lack of production compared to most top receiver prospects. Offers inside-out versatility with his refined skill set.”
