High School: A four-year tri-sport athlete at Suffield Academy...Two time all-league honoree in lacrosse as well as a three time all-league honoree in wrestling...Named team captain and earned All-New England recognition as a senior...A four-year starter for the varsity football team...Named team captain during his senior campaign.

Personal: Son of Rocky Taylor and Sandra Stamp...Has one brother, Thomas (17), and one sister, Annabell (8).