Zion Taylor holds the WR-SL · Backup spot in Western Kentucky Hilltoppers’s wide receiver room. Where he sits among the room’s front-line roles:

Zion Taylor is a 6'0", 205-pound wide receiver from Norcross, Georgia, who transfers to Western Kentucky as a redshirt junior. Taylor played three seasons at Georgia Tech, appearing in 19 games with 13 appearances in 2025. He recorded 12 receptions for 130 yards and one touchdown during his time with the Yellow Jackets. At Norcross High School, Taylor was a three-star prospect ranked No. 76 in Georgia by recruiting services. Over 35 high school games, he finished with 113 receptions for 1,745 yards, 16 touchdowns, and 2,859 all-purpose yards. In his senior season, Taylor posted 50 receptions for 819 yards and eight touchdowns while also contributing 12 rushing carries for 167 yards and three touchdowns.