Earning scholarship offers from across the country and impressing on the combine circuit, Levonta Taylor’s reputation as a top recruit grew before he ever stepped on the football field his junior year. The 5’11”, 175-pound cornerback lived up to the billing this fall, returning three interceptions for touchdowns, three punts for touchdowns, and two kickoffs for scores while helping Ocean Lakes (Virginia Beach, VA) to an undefeated season and a state title.

Taylor, who is in the running to be the top overall prospect in the state in the class of 2016, discussed the 6A state championship the Dolphins captured earlier this month.

“We played as a team. We played for each other. That’s what I really like about this team,” Taylor said. “I’m happy we got the win.”

Taylor’s defensive talents were evident in the title contest. A physical corner, he had a few good, hard tackles against Centreville. He also returned a punt for a touchdown, though the play was called back due to a block in the back.

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