Taylor Groves

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Position:
S
Letters Earned at Ole Miss:
1
Ht./Wt.:
6-2 / 195
Hometown:
Cross Plains, Tenn.
High School:
East Robertson
Major:
General Business

ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHTS

• Athletic Director's Honor Roll (Fall 2022)

2023 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Entered the transfer portal following the conclusion of the 2023 season ... Did not appear in any games.

2022 (FRESHMAN): Appeared in one game as a true freshman and was redshirted … Earned first collegiate letter … vs. Central Arkansas (9/10/22): Tallied one tackle on eight snaps playing as a rotational safety in the Rebel defense … Member of the 2021-22 signing class.

HIGH SCHOOL: Rated a four-star prospect by 247Sports Composite, On3 and Rivals … Rated top-25 safety/defensive back by 247Sports Composite, On3 and Rivals … Rated No. 8 prospect in Tennessee by 247 Sports Composite and On3 … 2021 Region 4-2 A Co-Offensive Player of the Year … 2021 Region 4-2 A All-Region … Played under coach Atlee Pond at East Robertson … Featured as a WR, FS, P, KR/PR … Had 9 interceptions in 31 games played … Recorded 112 total tackles and 4 tackles for loss … Had 119 catches for 1993 yards and 17 receiving touchdowns … Had 129 carries for 735 yards and 11 rushing touchdowns … Completed 12 of 17 passes for 142 yards and 2 touchdowns … Had 335 kick return yards and 238 punt return yards in his career .. Totaled 46 punts for an average of 36.5 yards per punt with 11 punts inside the 20 … Also played basketball in high school … Chose Ole Miss over Michigan, Arkansas, Baylor and Cincinnati among others.

PERSONAL: Son of Terry and Tammy Groves ... Full name is Taylor Allen Groves ... Born Oct. 9, 2003 ... Athletic Director’s Honor Roll in fall 2022 … General business major.