
Branson Taylor is a former offensive lineman for the Pittsburgh Panthers. He is a Lorain, Ohio, native and attended Elyria Catholic High School. Taylor joined the University of Pittsburgh in 2020. He played five seasons for the Panthers, appearing in 45 games. As a freshman, he redshirted and played in three games. In 2021, he played in 12 games, mostly on special teams. In 2022, he gained more playing time, playing in all 13 games and starting four at left tackle. The following year, he was a full-time starter, playing in 11 games. He started at right tackle but moved to left tackle due to an injury to a teammate.
In 2024, Taylor was named team captain. He started the first six games at left tackle before suffering a season-ending knee injury against the University of California, as noted on the Pittsburgh Panthers roster. On December 29, 2024, he declared for the NFL Draft on Instagram (@thebransontaylor). At the 2025 NFL Combine, his Next Gen Stats score of 67 ranked 22nd overall among offensive tackles, according to the official NFL website.
Branson Taylor's NIL deals
As of April 2025, Branson Taylor has signed a couple of NIL deals. He partnered with Alliance 412 on 17th November 2023. The company works with Pittsburgh athletes to expand their NIL opportunities. (via On3). Other than this, Taylor is also featured on other merchandise platforms. Rally House offers Pitt Panthers T-shirts that carry his name and number. Shop Pitt Panthers also offers T-shirts with his name.
Taylor is active on social media, having accounts on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and TikTok (via On3).
Branson Taylor's NIL deal tracker
As of April 2025, the following table outlines the NIL deals that Branson Taylor has signed during his career, according to On3's official website :
Date | NIL Deal |
11/17/23 | Alliance 412 |
FAQ on Branson Taylor
A. Branson Taylor plays as an offensive lineman.
A. Branson Taylor attended Elyria Catholic High School in Elyria, Ohio.
A. Branson Taylor has an Athleticism Score of 71, according to the NFL's official website.
A. Branson Taylor is 6 feet 6 inches tall, according to the NFL's official website.