ASU:Solid tackler and works well in space...can read linemen and fill his gaps adequately...uses good leverage when going against bigger linemen and can deliver a blow to oncoming running backs or returners.
2012: Played in all 13 games of the season, accumulating 18 tackles, 13 of which were solo...had two tackles in the season opener against NAU (8/30), tied for the fourth most on the team...had two tackles against Utah (9/22)...concluded the season with an impressive performance against Navy in the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl (12/29), tallying eight total tackles and his only tackle for loss of the season.
2011: Saw action in every game this season...major special teams contribter as well as providing relif to a deep linebacking core...had four tackles on the year
2010: Played in seven games...Honorable Mentiona Academic All-Pac-10 selection...first career tackle in 55-34 win against Pac-10 foe UCLA...solid special teams contributor...earned Hard Hat player recognition for his work in ASU's offseason strength and conditioning program.
2009: Redshirted, spending the season as a member of the scout team.
High School: A 2009 graduate of George Washington High School in San Francisco, Calif...a three sport athlete lettering in football, basketball and track and field...was captain of his football team all four years...earned First Team All-City honors from 2006-2009 and was also an All-Metro Honorable Mention in 2009...recorded a 4.56 on the 40-yard dash and benched 250lbs...lists his most exciting sports moment as his high school's championship game.
Personal: Majoring in Art at ASU...parents are Grandville Taylor III (construction worker) and Tracye Taylor (student)...has 12 brothers and sisters: Natasha Taylor, Nylcole Taylor, Trevion Speed, Jamarion Speed, Jamariae Speed, Tavares Speed, Lorenzo Speed Jr., Stephanie Speed, Lorena Speed, Da'nisha Smith, Jonte Stewart and Stacy Stewart...lists his hobbies as art...born July 11, 1991 in Newport News, VA...full name is Grandville Taylor IV.