Taylor Upshaw’s decision to start playing football as a junior in 2016 has turned out to be a great one.
Just one game into his first season of organized football, the Bradenton (Fla.) Braden River High defensive end received his first scholarship offer from South Florida on Sept. 5. Since then, he has added offers from California, Navy, Northwestern, Ole Miss, Pittsburgh, Central Florida and Vanderbilt.
Schools have quickly recognized Upshaw’s natural ability and upside, and thus his recruitment has picked up fast.
Upshaw has had to adjust to life as a college football recruit, but he’s enjoying the ride the recruiting process has taken him on.