Reed Raiders' Darius Taylor: The Out-of-State Sensation
Reed Raiders running back Darius Taylor left a lasting impression in his first season with the 5A program, rushing for 1,234 yards and 12 touchdowns in just eight games. The Class of 2025 standout transferred from a high school in neighboring Arizona, but quickly earned the starting role and never looked back. Taylor's impressive debut season has scouts from top college programs taking notice. His ability to break tackles and make defenders miss in the open field has drawn comparisons to some of the top running backs in the state. With a strong summer of training camp ahead, Taylor will look to build on his impressive freshman campaign and lead the Raiders to a successful season. Scouts will be watching to see if Taylor can maintain his high level of production and continue to improve his pass-catching skills, which could make him an even more valuable asset to the Raiders' offense.