NFL Network analyst Brian Baldinger is liking what he is seeing from New York Jets defensive tackle Leonard Taylor III. The rookie looked good on Saturday night in the preseason finale against the New York Giants.
Taylor was an undrafted rookie free agent signing by the Jets. Last year in 10 starts at Miami, Taylor had 19 total tackles with 3.5 tackles for a loss and a sack.
In his last collegiate game, at No. 4 Florida State, he had four total tackles, a season-high output.
Against the Giants over the weekend, Taylor had four total tackles and 1.5 sacks. It was this performance that led Baldinger, a popular NFL Network analyst and a former offensive lineman, to praise the Jets rookie.
Baldinger started his analysis by saying that the “pass rush of the Jets against the Giants was fierce.” Then Jets All-Pro Quinnen Williams was brought up in the comparison.
“He was good, he was really good,” Baldinger said.
“His ability – he plays the same position as Quinnen does. And he plays in the same stance, can tell he watches him a lot.”
.@nyjets @56reasons_ this Leonard Taylor111 popped on Saturday night. Played the same DT position as @QuinnenWilliams and at times reminded me of a Baby Q. #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/57yfYlpI6H
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) August 25, 2024
In 2022 as a junior, Taylor was an honorable mention All-ACC selection.
