University of Guelph Athletics

#20 Taylor Palmer
 
Position: Defensive back
Height: 6’1
Weight: 195
Hometown: Niagara Falls
Year: 3
Eligibility: 4
Program: Human Kinetics
High school Team: St. Paul
Summer Team: Niagara Spears
 
CAREER
 
2013: Started in all eight games in 2013, recording 23 tackles for a combined total of 26 tackles on the season, including five interceptions for 28 yards, two broken up passes and two blocks. Notable moments include two key interceptions in the 2013 Homecoming Game against McMaster.
Playoffs: Recorded four solo tackles in the Quarter Final in against the Windsor Lancers, and seven combined tackles in the Semi Final loss against the Queen’s Gaels.
AWARDS: Week 5 Gryphon Defensive Player of the Week, Week 5 OUA Defensive Player of the Week, OUA Second Team All-Star

2012: Suited up in six games in his fourth season with the Gryphons…recorded 13.5 total tackles and one interception for a 75-yard return for a touchdown.
Playoffs: Suited up in the overtime 42-39 Semi Final win over the Queen’s Gaels and recorded two solo tackles and forced a fumble…..Played in the 30-13 loss to the McMaster Marauders in the Yates Cup Final and tallied two tackles.
AWARDS: 2012-13 CIS Academic All-Canadian
 
2011: Suited up in six games in his third season with the Gryphons… recorded 5.5 total tackles.
AWARDS: 2011-12 CIS Academic All-Canadian
 
2010: Suited up in eight games in his second season with the Gryphons…recorded 8.5 tackles, two tackles for loss and two sacks
Playoffs: Suited up in the Gryphons 42-10 OUA ¼ Final loss to the Laurier Golden Hawks
 
2009: Spent the entire season on the Gryphons practice roster
 
Personal-
Played high school football for the St. Paul’s… Played summer football for Niagara Spears…Also plays hockey and lacrosse…