USFL’s Michigan Panthers sign former Florida State cornerback

There will likely be a number of skilled soccer choices to look at all through the spring with the XFL returning and the USFL again for its second season.

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The USFL is working in direction of a kickoff date of April 15. Coaching camp will start in March and groups are within the means of filling out their opening rosters.

Earlier this month, the Michigan Panthers elected to signal former Florida State cornerback Levonta Taylor to supply depth within the again defensive backfield. The workforce launched cornerback Joseph Puto, cornerback Dominique Martin, and security Kieron Williams initially of the brand new 12 months. 

The Panthers completed 2-8 final season and allowed 175 passing yards per sport – which ranked fourth in an eight workforce league. Taylor brings expertise after spending time with the NFL’s Los Angeles Rams (2020), The Spring League’s Sea Lions (2021), and the CFL’s Saskatchewan Roughriders (2022). He was launched by the Rams and Roughriders previous to the start of their respective seasons after going via coaching camp.

Previous to his time on the skilled degree, the previous No. 1 cornerback and five-star prospect within the 2016 class spent 4 years at Florida State. Throughout his sophomore season, Taylor recorded 18 tackles, one sort out for loss, and two interceptions whereas beginning all 13 video games. He returned an interception towards Florida for a landing in a rivalry win on the street.

In whole, Taylor appeared in 44 video games, with 26 begins, recording 90 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, one sack, one pressured fumble, ten move breakups, 4 interceptions, and two defensive touchdowns. He is tied for fourth on FSU’s all-time profession checklist with two interception return touchdowns.

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