Ole Miss, Indiana Among Top Landing Spots for Coveted EDGE Recruit

Rockford (Ill.) Guilford three-star edge rusher Keysan Taylor has locked in official visits with the Ole Miss Rebels and Indiana Hoosiers.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Rockford (Ill.) Guilford three-star edge rusher Keysan Taylor has locked in official visits with the Ole Miss Rebels and Indiana Hoosiers as he navigates his recruitment. The 6-foot-4, 225-pound prospect has earned offers from several Power Five programs and is coming off a strong junior campaign where he recorded 68 total tackles, 23 tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks, seven pass deflections, and an interception returned for a touchdown.

Why it matters

Taylor is a consensus top-35 EDGE prospect in the 2027 recruiting class, and his recruitment has intensified with several major programs vying for his commitment. The official visits to Ole Miss and Indiana will be crucial as Taylor looks to make a decision on his college future.

The details

Along with the Ole Miss and Indiana visits, Taylor has also locked in an official visit with the Vanderbilt Commodores. The talented defender has shined as both a defensive playmaker and offensive weapon, showcasing his versatility and athleticism. Ole Miss and Indiana have emerged as top contenders, with the Rebels looking to make a strong impression during Taylor's multi-day stay in Oxford.

  • Taylor will take his official visit to Indiana in April.
  • Taylor will visit Vanderbilt and Ole Miss in the summer.

The players

Keysan Taylor

A three-star edge rusher from Rockford (Ill.) Guilford High School, Taylor is a consensus top-35 prospect in the 2027 recruiting class.

Pete Golding

The defensive coordinator for the Ole Miss Rebels, Golding and the Ole Miss coaching staff are firmly in the race for Taylor's commitment.

Antwan Jackson

A 6-foot-6, 225-pound edge rusher from Memphis (Tenn.) White Station High School, Jackson has also locked in an official visit with Ole Miss this offseason.

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What they’re saying

“Rockford (Ill.) Guilford EDGE Keysan Taylor has three officials set. Indiana is up first in April. Then Vanderbilt and Ole Miss.”

— Allen Trieu (247Sports)

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