A smart player and a student of the game, Taylor moved from tackle to guard during spring drills, his more natural position...could also play some snaps at center...one of the leaders in the offensive line...will handle an important leadership role...full-time starter at tackle in 2008, and expected to be more effective on the interior line...projected starter at left guard...outstanding student who has won numerous academic awards, including the OVC Medal of Honor for the highest GPA in the league...a two-time CoSIDA Academic All-District winner in 2007 and 2008...shows improvement daily...great potential and athletic ability...versatility will keep him on the field...displays tremendous footwork and is a natural athlete...has made great gains both on the field and in the weight room.

AT TECH - (In 2008): Taylor was the full-time starter at tackle for the Golden Eagles as a sophomore.

(In 2007): Saw action in six games in his first year on the active roster...played in a backup role at tackle.

(In 2006): Came to Tech in 2006 and spent one season as a redshirt.

High School: Taylor earned eight letters in varsity competition and also played three seasons on the lacrosse club team at Webb School...lettered four years in the trenches, playing on both sides of the line of scrimmage, for coach David Meske...also lettered one year (discus) on the track team and three years (heavyweight) on the wrestling team...named all-state on the gridiron, serving as the team captain...won the Spartan Award...was also captain of the lacrosse team...helped team to state runner-up spot in 2005 TSSAA state playoffs...

PERSONAL: The son of Jerry and Robyn Askew...born May 29, 1988 in Knoxville, Tenn....full name is Taylor Jarvis Askew...studying a pre-law curriculum and owns a 4.0 GPA.