Aariz Taylor is a three-star recruit from Chicago, IL, out of Kenwood Academy (No. 1,937 in the 2025 class) who has not played in Miami (OH)'s 9 games this season.
Where Taylor comes from
- Chicago, IL
- Kenwood Academy
- About 200 miles from Yager Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,937 in the 2025 class.
- On the Miami (OH) roster since 2025
Where Taylor fits
Miami (OH) lists 22 defensive linemen this season.
Miami (OH) defensive linemen with a game this season
Miami (OH) is 5-4. Next: vs Ohio, Tue Nov 10.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Kenwood Academy
Also from Chicago, IL
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Chuck Martin
Pass share
43.0%
229 pass / 303 run
Plays / game
59.1
9 games
Team sack rate
8.6%
279 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning, slow tempo.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for Miami (OH) -- now graded to hold down a real role up front.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
Grades highest in tackling and block shedding.
Miami (OH) has produced 4 All-Conference defensive linemen.
Two seasons at Miami (OH)
- 2026 Miami (OH) MartinYear 2 · Games –
- 2025 Miami (OH) MartinYear 1 · Games –
- High school Kenwood AcademyChicago, IL · Class of 2025Three-star, No. 1,937 in the 2025 class. Signed with Miami (OH).Also from Kenwood Academy: Marquise Lightfoot (Miami), I'Marion Stewart (Michigan), Jalil Martin (UConn) and 3 more.
2025
- Signed with Miami (OH)Three-star, out of Kenwood Academy
