Four-star inside linebacker Tyler Taylor (6-foot-2, 230 pounds, Buford, Ga.) was one of the first major announcements on the morning of National Signing Day, and the Georgia recruit will be heading out-of-state after announcing his commitment to the LSU Tigers.
Lanier LB Tyler Taylor announces he's headed to LSU. pic.twitter.com/499sjnaRiC
— Paul Thomas (@PaulLeeThomas) February 1, 2017
🐯🐯🐯 #GueaxTigers pic.twitter.com/XD8SUK0Ukp
— Tyler Taylor 8⃣ (@tylertaylor8) February 1, 2017
Related: Son of 3-time Super Bowl Champ Levi Jones spurns Florida, FSU in epic commitment tease
Apparently playing time was a factor for Taylor, who was also considering Auburn, Georgia, and Oklahoma.
Tyler Taylor's mom said "it all came down to playing time" with his #LSU pick. LB depth was a big selling point for the Tigers this year.
— Shea Dixon (@Sheadixon) February 1, 2017
At the time of Taylor's commitment, LSU had 22 pledges for the 2017 class. They are currently a consensus Top 10 class in the nation per Rivals, ESPN, and 247Sports.
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