2025 Player Profile: Getting to know Haverford High School RB/LB Liam Taylor

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Patrick Birkhead | July 17, 2025

Liam Taylor

Haverford High School

Class of 2026

RB/LB

Jersey #23

HT/WT 5’10 195

Other Sports: Lacrosse

2024 stats: 417 carries, 3,006 yards, 35 touchdowns

CAL MVP, Delco Player of the Year, All state 1st team

Twitter (X): @LiamTaylor2026

Coach Says: “Liam was the first 3,000 yard rusher in Delaware County history. He is a starter on both sides for us at RB and LB. He was PA Football News All-State 6A last year, Central League MVP, All-Delco and Delco Player of the Year. He excels in lacrosse too and holds one of the highest GPAs in his class at Haverford”.

What made you want to start playing football?

My Dad loves football, and it’s been in my family for many years.

Do you model your game after any specific players?

Not anymore, but growing up I loved Herschel Walker. My composure comes from watching my sister play softball.

What is your end goal in your football career?

I want to have a great senior season, rush for a bunch of yards again, and enjoy my last year playing with my friends.

What are your pre and post game traditions?

I like to get a good meal in me. I also like to listen to any kind of music, just whatever is on the speaker.

Who has had the greatest influence on your football career?

My coaches obviously, and probably the senior’s from last year, they just made football something you look forward to everyday.

How do you prepare yourself for game day outside of practice?

I don’t like to go on my phone a lot during the day, and just drink water and prepare mentally.

Have you learned anything about life through football?

That there’s gonna be adversity and you just have to keep going. 

What interests do you have other than football?

I like playing video games, hanging out with friends, and watching movies.

What is your favorite escape from everyday life?

Video games and hanging out with friends.

How have your coaches guided you through your high school journey?

They tested me when I was younger, early I played JV instead of freshman football and it was a big jump from youth football. They tested me young, and I feel like that gave me more experience than other kids.

How do you try to gain an advantage over other players?

Being stronger and heavier than them and staying in the weightroom all of the offseason.

What goals do you have for yourself and your team this season?

Make it further in the playoffs, win games that we should, compete as a team, and win.

Do you have a favorite team or player to compete against?

The Upper Darby game, it is just the most fun game because everyone wants to kill each other.

What shows, movies, or books do you enjoy the most?

Action movies, some shows like Breaking Bad, Stranger Things, and Shameless.

What kind of connection do you have with your teammates?

My teammates have been my friends throughout the year so it’s been easy to be their teammates.

What is your go to choice of snack and drink at the gas station?

Honey barbeque Frito Twists and a Blue Powerade.

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