Trey Taylor's aggressive recruiting efforts are beginning to pay off and show no signs of slowing down. Talented quarterbacks from the class of 2027 are in camps at universities across the country, and they're getting a lot of attention.
It began at Kentucky camp on June 3, when he left Lexington after accepting a scholarship offer, then the same scenario played out at Indiana, North Carolina, North Carolina State and Oklahoma before a short break.
The Mundelein (Ill.) Carmel Catholic playmaker returned to the camp circuit at Iowa on Thursday, where the school offered Taylor after he continued to prove himself and performed in front of new offensive coordinator Tim Lester.
“The great thing about the Iowa camp was I got to work closely with Coach Lester and get a feel for his coaching style, which I love, by the way,” Taylor told HN.
Under longtime head coach Kirk Ferentz, Iowa hasn't recruited many quarterbacks past their freshman year of high school, which speaks to how much the staff likes Taylor and perhaps a new approach under Coach Lester.
“They felt like I was running the ball really well,” Taylor said of the feedback he received Thursday. “They talked a lot about my footwork and how much I've improved in that area.”
Taylor (6-foot-2, 180 pounds) showed off his football maturity in his freshman highlight video. He has the presence to stay in the pocket, avoid pressure and keep his eyes on the deep end of the field. That ability is further enhanced by his strong arms and quick release.
He deserves credit for being diligent on the camp circuit this summer after reporting offers from Michigan, Maryland, Miami (Fla.), Vanderbilt, Colorado and Illinois before camp began. The more options he has as he navigates a complicated recruiting process, the better.
Taylor was thankful for the Iowa football experience Thursday.
“I loved the staff and the players. Everyone was very nice and I felt really comfortable,” he said. “I'll definitely come back, probably a few times, if I have time. I'm hoping to come back this month, and if not, I'll come back on match day.”
The sophomore is looking to learn more about the Hawkeyes.
“I need to go to the campus and get a feel for the rest of the school and learn about the business program,” he said.
