Taiyir Wilson

Position:
Tight End
Height:
6-2
Weight:
240
Class:
Redshirt Sophomore
Hometown:
Philadelphia, Pa.
High School:
Perkiomen Valley

2018: Played in eight games and started five...Logged four consecutive starts from weeks three to six...Missed two games before returning to the lineup for weeks nine through 11...Totaled six catches for 73 yards and two touchdowns...Totaled two catches and a touchdown against West Chester...Caught a touchdown pass against Mercyhurst.

2016-17 (Temple): Redshirted during the 2016 season...Did not see action in 2017...Lined up as fullback, tight end and defensive end.

Prep School: Played running back for head coach John Shuman at Fork Union (Va.) Military Academy...Team finished 8-2.

High School: Played wide receiver and linebacker for coach Scott Reed at Perkiomen Valley...Team finished 9-3 in 2014...19 catches for 391 yards and six touchdowns as a senior...Added 174 yards and three touchdowns on 18 carries...Participated in track and field (100-, 200- and javelin).

Personal: Full name is Taiyir Devon Dennison-Wilson...Son of Tia and Chris Holloway and father Andre Wilson...Has two brothers, Keenan Wilson and Jacen Holloway and three sisters, Naja McBride, Paradise Wilson and Jenna Wilson.