Jake Taylor

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Upcoming Event: Football at Tulane on September 13, 2025 at 8 p.m.
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8 p.m.
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at Tulane
New Orleans, La.
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Upcoming Event: Football versus NC State on September 20, 2025 at 4 p.m.
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vs NC State
Durham, N.C.
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Upcoming Event: Football at Syracuse on September 27, 2025
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at Syracuse
Syracuse, N.Y.
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Upcoming Event: Football at Cal on October 4, 2025
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at Cal
Berkeley, Calif.
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Upcoming Event: Football versus Georgia Tech on October 18, 2025
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vs Georgia Tech
Durham, N.C.
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Upcoming Event: Football at Clemson on November 1, 2025
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at Clemson
Clemson, S.C.
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Upcoming Event: Football at Connecticut on November 8, 2025 at 3:30 p.m.
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3:30 p.m.
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at Connecticut
East Hartford, Conn.
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Upcoming Event: Football versus Virginia on November 15, 2025
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vs Virginia
Durham, N.C.
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Jake Taylor runs after making a catch at Wake Forest.

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Jake Taylor jumps and catches a pass against SMU.

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Jake Taylor leans down on the field against SMU.

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Jake Taylor waits for a snap against UNC.

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Position:
Tight End
Height:
6-5
Weight:
225
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Apex, N.C.
High School:
Cardinal Gibbons

2025: Returning starting tight end … in 19 career games (six starts), has recorded 12 receptions for 88 yards (7.33) … with Duke’s tight end group riddled by injuries in 2024, took over starting duties for the second half of the season ... owns 3+ receptions in two games with a career-high five at Wake Forest in 2024 ... surpassed 20+ receiving yards once, at Wake Forest (40) in 2024 ... has played 490 career snaps.

2024: Saw action in all 13 games (six starts), registering 11 receptions for 74 yards (6.73) … recipient of the team's Duke Tough Award, which is presented annually to the football student-athlete who personifies the physical and mental toughness required to be a Blue Devil ... with the tight end group ravaged by injuries, stepped into starting role in the second half of the season ... carded 2+ receptions twice ... excelled down the stretch as comfort level with the offense increased, registering eight receptions for 52 yards in his final two games, at Wake Forest and versus Ole Miss in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl ... recorded a season-high five receptions for 40 yards against Wake Forest … earned a season-long 14-yard reception versus SMU ... on the field for 454 snaps.

2023: Played in six games against Lafayette, Connecticut, Notre Dame, NC State, Florida State and Louisville … registered one reception for 14 yards (14.00) against Lafayette … on the field for 36 snaps … transitioned from tight end to wide receiver during the fall.

2022: Did not see game action.

PRIOR TO DUKE: Lettered three seasons at Cardinal Gibbons under head coach Steven Wright … rated a three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Rivals.com … listed as the No. 30 tight end in the country by ESPN.com … ranked as the No. 31 and No. 34 prospect from the state of North Carolina by ESPN.com and 247Sports.com, respectively … recorded 35 receptions for 577 yards with eight TDs in 22 games … helped Cardinal Gibbons to a 35-6 record, including the 2021 4A state championship … an NCPreps.com First Team All-State and Cap 6 all-conference selection ... honorary captain … also lettered in basketball and track & field.

PERSONAL: Majoring in sociology while minoring in psychology and pursuing a certificate in markets and management … son of Jeff and Stacie Taylor … father lettered three seasons in football (1991-92, 95) at Slippery Rock University … uncle, Mike Steinbaugh, played nose guard at Duke (1996-97-98-99) … sister, Makenzie, played one season of volleyball at NC State (2020).