WEST CHESTER, PA - West Chester University junior linebacker,
Jackson Taylor (Glenside, Pa./Abington), was named a 2022 AP Second-Team All-America Wednesday afternoon.
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The AP Division II All-America squad, which is sponsored by Regions Bank, was selected in conjunction with CoSIDA.
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Taylor makes his first appearance on the AP All-America team with his selection. He was the only Golden Rams player selected for the All-America squad.
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West Chester's middle linebacker led the team in tackles with 97 stops. The three-time, first team All-PSAC East linebacker and two-time PSAC East Defensive Player of the Year reached double figures in stops five times and posted a season-best 15 tackles against Millersville. His 97 tackles on the year was a single-season high. It ranked seventh overall in the PSAC and third in the Eastern Division. He led the conference in fumble recoveries with four. His 20 tackles for a loss ranked eighth in the nation and second in the PSAC. He was credited with seven QB hurries and six sacks.