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Geneva 4-star wide receiver Talyn Taylor commits to Georgia

Taylor picks Bulldogs over Ohio State, Notre Dame

By Joel Boenitz
Geneva’s Talyn Taylor gets wrapped up by Batavia’s defense during a game at Geneva during the 2023 season.

Geneva’s Talyn Taylor gets wrapped up by Batavia’s defense during a game at Geneva in September 2023. (Sandy Bressner)

Geneva star wide receiver Talyn Taylor has made his decision. He’s heading to Athens.

The four-star recruit is committed to the University of Georgia, he announced via social media June 10.

The Vikings’ star wideout picked the Bulldogs, who finished the 2023 season ranked fourth in The Associated Press Top 25 after winning two straight national titles, over reigning national champion Michigan, Ohio State and Notre Dame.

Taylor becomes the 11th player and second wideout from the Class of 2025 to join Kirby Smart’s team at Georgia. Three-star receiver Thomas Blackshear from Savannah, Georgia, announced his commitment May 12.

Taylor is listed at 6-foot-1 and 173 pounds, according to 247sports. He finished his junior season with 32 catches for 512 yards to go with six touchdowns despite missing a few games because of injury. He also threw for four scores while playing quarterback.

Taylor is regarded across the country as a top 100 overall recruit and top 10 at his position, ranking as high as 29th overall and sixth at wide receiver, according to rivals.com. He’s listed as a top-three recruit from the Class of 2025 in Illinois, only behind Fenwick defensive lineman Nathaniel Marshall and Edwardsville defensive lineman Iose Epenesa.

Taylor made his last official visit to Athens on May 31.