Football picks up Texas Tech transfer

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The Quakers have welcomed Texas Tech transfer Wide Receiver Ty Taylor. Penn Athletics confirmed the transfer today, though the roster will not reflect as such until September (at which time all other transfers and walkons, including Tommy Eggleston, will be added).

Taylor redshirted his freshman year at Tech, and high school information on him is tough to find. But according to the Dallas Morning News, he was Honorable Mention on both the 2008 and 2009 Texas Class 3A All-State Team (his junior and senior years) playing for Glen Rose High, about an hour southwest of Fort Worth.

He racked up some serious receiving yardage in his final two high-school seasons, so based on the stats I'd expect to see him really add some spark to Penn's passing game. It will be interesting to see how this young offensive line affects the balance between Penn's running game and its passing game. Current players players have said he could be the top receiver this season, which could prove integral depending on how the o-line shapes up. If anything, Taylor will be another serious weapon within a pretty explosive offense.

Depending on coach Al Bagnoli and offensive coordinator Jon McLaughlin's gameplan for the use of their two quarterbacks, Ryan Becker may  pair nicely with Taylor. And let's not forget, the two share a similar story — both skill players transferred from southern Division 1-A schools to Penn after redshirting their freshman seasons.