No. 4 in our countdown sees the continuation of Outside the Huddle’s First Eleven, our annual preseason crowning of the top 11 players in northeast Indiana. Our highest preseason honor, this is the second-annual First 11 list.
No. 4: Duce Taylor, North Side – Senior, QB
One of the most exciting individual players to watch in our area, Taylor’s highlight reel showcases everything from long passes downfield to avoiding multiple sacks on a single play and making something happen on the run.
At 6-foot-1 and a touch over 180 pounds, Taylor is big enough to shake off lighter defenders and quick enough to evade others. While consistency could be better, it will likely improve as a senior thanks to offseason work.
North Side’s potential largely hinges on Taylor to make plays against some of the elite defenses in the SAC. Based on his past and his potential, that is highly probable.
COACH’S QUOTE ON DUCE TAYLOR
“Duce is a very intelligent football player. It is like having a coach on the field. He brings a level of passion and competitiveness that has rubbed off on his teammates and is unmatched. I know he will leave it all on the field and I expect him to be a catalyst on the field and inside North Side High School.” – North Side coach Mike Brevard
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PREVIOUS TOP 50 FOOTBALL COUNTDOWN LISTS
OTH FIRST ELEVEN 2020: No. 11 Jared Kistler
OTH FIRST ELEVEN 2020: No. 10 James Arnold
OTH FIRST ELEVEN 2020: No. 9 Landen Livingston
OTH FIRST ELEVEN 2020: No. 8 Vinny Fiacable
OTH FIRST ELEVEN 2020: No. 7 Joe Collier
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