Furman University

2019 — Saw action in all 13 games and made eight starts at nose guard....credited with 20 tackles...tallied a season high four tackles, including one for-loss, in a 28-7 win over Western Carolina...recorded a sack against Point (64-7 win)... played a key role in leading Furman to an 8-5 record, at-large berth to the FCS playoffs, and No. 19 ranking in the AFCA Coaches final poll...squad topped the SoCon in scoring defense and passing defense.

2018 — Earned quality playing time in eight games as a backup, totaling 15 tackles, including one for-loss...first action (2 tackles) came against Elon...tallied a season high four stops against The Citadel (28-17 win)...recorded half tackles versus Wofford (34-14 win) and The Citadel.

High School: 2018 graduate of Sandy Creek (4A) High School...football coach was Brett Garvin...played defensive line...earned first team all-county honors as a junior and was a preseason all-state choice for 2017...registered 37 tackles and four sacks this fall...helped lead Sandy Creek to state playoff appearances his sophomore and junior seasons.

Personal: Full name is Taylor Rasean Hodge...born July 10, 2000, in Killeen, Texas...son of Rashad and Charlett Hodge...has three siblings: Torian Bunn, Charli Hodge, and Elijah Hodge...undeclared major.