Ivan Taylor
Alabama
Sophomore
Bio
Recruiting
Scouting Report
Ivan Taylor is a 4-star Safety from Winter Garden, FL (West Orange) in the 2025 class. Ranked No. 62 nationally. Composite rating: 0.9681. Committed to University of Alabama.
Physical Profile
Listed at 6-0, 198 lbs. Taller than 32% and heavier than 82% of 2025 Safety prospects in the SEC Scouts database (139 with a listed size).
Play Style
Limited available information prevents detailed play style analysis, though Alabama's interest suggests he fits their typical profile of athletic, coachable prospects with strong developmental upside and the ability to contribute in their physical, high-tempo system.
Strengths
- Elite program validation - Alabama's commitment indicates coaching staff sees translatable skills and upside not reflected in limited recruiting exposure
- Composite rating of 0.9681 places him in legitimate 4-star territory, suggesting evaluators who have seen him recognize high-level talent
- Geographic advantage from Florida's talent-rich environment likely provided quality developmental opportunities and competition
Areas to Improve
- Public recruiting profile needs development - limited visibility suggests need for camp participation and showcase performance
- Position-specific skill refinement will be critical once role is clearly defined
College Projection
Likely redshirt candidate with 2-3 year development timeline before contributing. Alabama's track record suggests they see specific traits that project well within their system, indicating potential for meaningful role by junior/senior seasons.
NFL Outlook
Too early to project given limited information, though Alabama's development track record provides pathway if he reaches his ceiling
Best Fit
Elite programs with strong player development infrastructure and patience for long-term projects - Alabama represents ideal fit given their proven ability to maximize underrecruited talent with strong foundational traits
Player Comparison
Similar size at 6'1" 218 lbs with comparable 4-star recruiting profile and Alabama pedigree. Both prospects represent the type of athletic, developmental talent that Alabama targets - players with strong measurables and upside that may be undervalued nationally but fit perfectly into their system's emphasis on versatility and coachability.
Season Stats - 2025
Defensive
General
Career History
Alabama
#13 DB - Sophomore
Alabama
#13 DB - Freshman
Current Team
University of Alabama