14 Taylor Trout
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- Height:
- 6'0"
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- Weight:
- 170
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- Year:
- Jr.
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- Hometown:
- Nashport, Ohio
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- High School:
- Tri-Valley
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- Position:
- DB
The Scots’ lone returning all-conference honoree on the defensive side, and thus, will be looked to for leadership in addition to continued standout play … Has the versatility to play cornerback or free safety … Also expected to be the team’s primary punt returner again … 2009: Voted second-team all-conference in the secondary … Paced the team with three interceptions and four pass breakups, while also registering 30 tackles and starting six of the last seven games … Averaged 9.0 yards per punt return to rank second in the league in that category … Scored twice, bringing back a punt 55 yards for a touchdown at Allegheny (Oct. 31) after picking off a pass on the previous possession, and returning an interception nearly the length of the field (94 yards) for a touchdown at Earlham (Oct. 3) … Season-high five tackles came in three games, including against rival Wittenberg (Nov. 14) when he also forced and recovered a fumble on kickoff coverage … 2008: Finished the season as the NCAC leader in punt return average at 10.8 yards … Also listed as a back-up cornerback on the depth chart … Averaged 19.0 yards per punt return over the last three games (12 attempts), highlighted by setting a school record (min. three attempts) with a 29.0 average in the finale against rival Wittenberg (Nov. 15) … Season-long 71-yarder that led to a short touchdown came during the second quarter of that game … Also had 42-yard punt return, which came during a key juncture in the Allegheny game (Nov. 1) … Prior to Wooster: Twice earned special mention on the All-Ohio Team while at Tri-Valley High School, first as part of Div. III in 2006 and as part of Div. II in 2007 … Also a first-team all-district award winner as a defensive back … Played some receiver as well for the Scotties … Personal: Born on Nov. 19, 1989 … Son of Mike and Tracey Trout … Majoring in history.