Locked in: ATH Damien Taylor

LANTANA – He is one of the most effective two-way skill position players in Palm Beach County.

He is a player you want on your team due to his level of focus, determination, and tenacity.

Everyone meet Damien Taylor, who is listed at 6-foot, 167 pounds but plays like he is bigger than his size.

Photo credit: Shot by Dave

We have film and statistics to back it up on Taylor’s behalf as a junior at Boca Raton.

OFFENSE

•42 Receptions

•767 yards

•8 touchdowns

DEFENSE

•3 pass breakups

•1 interception

•1 fumble recovery

Best individual game: Class 4M-Region 3 quarterfinal at Jupiter in 48-41 road win with 7+ receptions for 200 + yards and 3 touchdowns

Taylor spoke briefly on his junior season at Boca Raton.

“It went pretty good,” Taylor said. “I loved how we were underestimated and ended up being district champs.”

Ironically, Taylor transferred this offseason to the team he helped beat for the Class 4M-District 13 title (24-21 home win in Week 8 of the regular season over Santaluces).

The 2025 standout touched on the inspiration behind playing for Santaluces now.

“I transferred for a better opportunity,” Taylor said. “Coach Hector [Clavijo] is a great coach, along with my defensive coach [Samuel] Putmon.”

A man of not too many words, Taylor is using this offseason to improve his craft through individual and team workouts, as well as camps and 7-on-7’s.

Watch Taylor work with some offseason footage below.

Here’s hoping that Taylor has a great senior season ahead with Santaluces.

PHOTO CREDIT: Shot by Dave

VIDEO CREDIT: Future Draft Style

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