‘Always Been Penn State in The Front’ No. 1 WR Khalil Taylor Talks Nittany Lions Commitment
Over the weekend, Penn State Football picked up it’s third commitment in the class of 2027.
Seton-La Salle Wide Receiver, Khalil Taylor announced his pledge to the Nittany Lions just two days after his visit on Thursday. Recently, NittanyCentral caught up with Taylor to dive deeper into his commitment.
According to Taylor, there was one simple driving force behind his decision to commit to head coach James Franklin and the staff in Happy Valley.
“The love that they showed me,” Taylor explained was what stood out.”The day I came in, two days ago they had all the coaches and recruiters, standing around, just welcoming me. It’s just always been Penn State in the front.”
Taylor is one of the most sought after wide receivers in his recruiting cycle, and as much as the Nittany Lions have had sights set on adding him to the fold, the No. 1 ranked player at the position –according to 247Sports– has been drawn to Penn State.
“I’ve been thinking about it, me and my friends have been talking about it for like at least a month about it… When we came up the other day and I seen them practice and how they welcomed me. Like, I knew that’s when I actually wanted to come here and commit and be a Nittany Lion.”
Taylor is the highest ranked Wide Receiver recruit Penn State Football has landed since Kaden Saunders in 2022. The class of 2026 and 2027 look to change that and continue stacking elite players like Khalil Taylor. Ultimately, this class of 2027 can help change the narrative about Penn State.
NittanyCentral spoke at length with Taylor about his commitment, his recruiting journey, and more during a wide-ranging conversation.
NittanyCentral: Who was the first coach you told that you were committed?
Khalil Taylor: “Coach Terry”
With Terry Smith and James Franklin building on the foundation of Von Brandt, Spell and Taylor in the class of 2027 it will likely bring more winning football to Happy Valley.
Khalil Taylor is Ready to Change the Penn State Narrative, To win a Title
Photo Courtesy of Khalil Taylor
NittanyCentral: What stands out to you about Penn State Football?
Khalil Taylor: “[They’re] top five in the nation, made it to the semifinals. They did great. But you know they say wide receivers on the way or it’s just not a wide receiver school. But I’m [going to] change the narrative for sure.”
NittanyCentral: What do you want to accomplish at Penn State?
Khailil Taylor: “I’m gonna bring some great players to the Penn State and try to get a national championship or two.
NittanyCentral :What should Penn State fans know about you?
Khalil Taylor: “I’m very dedicated and I’m a winner, I like to win. So I’m gonna give it my all, every play, every game. I’m gonna make sure I gotta do what I gotta do.”
NittanyCentral: How would you describe yourself as a player?
Khalil Taylor: “I’m very fast, I got great ball skills, I’m coachable, I got a great IQ. I’m a great player, but I got stuff to work on. [This] is only the beginning. I will get better each and every day.”
NittanyCentral: What are some of your goals for next year?
Khalil Taylor: “I wanna get a WPIAL Championship, a State Championship… I wanna at least get 2,000 yards and at least 30 touchdowns this season… I just wanna hold a ton of records.” Penn State is getting a great competitor in Taylor.
NittanyCentral: Tell us something we might not know about you off the field, What is your favorite resturant?
Khalil Taylor: “As of right now Texas Roadhouse [is my favorite restaurant]. Them rolls is crazy.”
NittanyCentral: Sheetz or Wawa?
Khalil Taylor: “Sheetz! I just got a new item down there at Sheetz when I was on my way up there [to Penn State] the other day. The spicy chicken sandwich. I didn’t know it was gonna be that good. That jawn was fire.” As someone who frequents Sheetz, I can confirm that Taylor’s order at Sheetz is a good one.
NittanyCentral: Who is your NFL team?
Khalil Taylor: “NFL team right now [is the] Ravens. I gotta go against my family, [they’re] all Steeler fans.”
Not only is Penn State getting an elite receiver, they are also getting a dedicated, competitive, and confident player in Khalil Taylor.
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Purdy was born and raised in central Ohio and served for four years writing for his high school's newsletter. Currently studying Biblical Studies at Lancaster Bible College in Pennsylvania, Ian has been a lifelong Nittany Lion fan.