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Steelers' Ike Taylor Tells Heartwarming Story About What Deshea Townsend Did For Him During His Rookie Year

One thing that can always be brought up when the Pittsburgh Steelers are mentioned in any conversation is the legendary franchise's storied history. There are not many organizations throughout professional sports that have had their stability and consistency, which is why the fan base has high hopes for the team each and every season.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / June 12

Ex-Steelers Defender Fires Unprovoked Direct Shot At Ike Taylor

The Pittsburgh Steelers have had many great players wear the black and gold for the franchise. So much so, that a lot of good players go under the radar.

College Football News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / April 8

Alabama freshman DB ‘doing everything the right way’

There are multiple freshman defensive backs in Alabama’s secondary that are poised to have promising college careers. One of those is safety Ivan Taylor.

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How many of the active NFL quarterbacks to throw for at least 300 yards in a game can you name in eight minutes?

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / AL.com / March 19

Freshman safety Ivan Taylor, his dad Ike Taylor & Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin at Alabama Pro Day

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / March 16

Alabama freshman DB showing traits of a veteran

Ivan Taylor knows how an NFL defensive back carries himself, being the son of former Pittsburgh Steeler defensive back and Super Bowl Champion, Ike Taylor. Ivan is one of the Alabama Crimson Tide’s freshmen early enrollees, and he is currently going through spring practice with the Tide.

NFL News / Winner's Edge / January 11

Top five wild-card games ever, plus CFP and NFL picks

I have a secret that I rarely tell anyone, and haven’t spoken of for years. Here goes…I used to be a closet Tim Tebow fan. And I’m not talking about just in his college days, when it was easy to say out loud that you backed Tebow.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Touchdown Alabama Magazine / December 4, 2024

4-Star DB Ivan Taylor signs with Crimson Tide

Ivan Taylor made things official on Wednesday by signing with the Alabama Crimson Tide. Taylor is the son of former NFL cornerback Ike Taylor. He hails from Winter Garden, Florida where he played at West Orange High School.

NFL News / Steelers Now / November 21, 2024

Don’t Sweat Bumps in the Road for Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr.

The second half of the Steelers schedule was loaded with top offenses headlined by talented quarterbacks and we knew that this was going to be a real test to see just how stout this defensive unit really is.

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Athlon Sports / November 19, 2024

Son of Two-Time Super Bowl Champion Commits to Alabama

After the recent negative news for Alabama regarding recruiting, with three players de-committing, the Crimson Tide is back on the right side of the flip season as four-star safety Ivan Taylor has changed his commitment from Michigan to Alabama. “Just the fit,” Taylor said.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

NFL News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / November 19, 2024

MSU's Rival Michigan Suffers Massive Recruiting Loss

Is it great to be a Michigan Wolverine? Not if you're a recruit, apparently. The Wolverines were able to land a commitment from elite 2025 four-star Ivan Taylor in July.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / November 18, 2024

Michigan Wolverines dealt significant blow by SEC competition just before early signing period

Fans of the Michigan Wolverines were able to stomach their brutal 2024 season with the promise of a top-flight recruiting class with their 2025 commits. That promise was dealt a significant blow on Monday night.

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College Football News / Alabama Crimson Tide on SI / November 18, 2024

Alabama Flips 4-Star Michigan Commit

Despite a tough stretch on the recruiting trail last week, losing three commitments from the 2025 class, Kalen DeBoer and his staff bounced back in a big way, flipping one of the class's top talents.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / November 18, 2024

Recruiting: 4-star safety Ivan Taylor de-commits from Michigan, commits to SEC foe

It's been a whirlwind of a recruitment for four-star safety Ivan Taylor. The son of former NFL defensive back, Ike Taylor, de-committed from Notre Dame back on July 8 and committed to the University of Michigan.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / November 10, 2024

Big-time Michigan Football 2025 commit projected to flip to SEC foe

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / A to Z Sports / September 24, 2024

Former Notre Dame football flip continues to explore options even after finding his new home

Notre Dame football fans have been exhausted from the recruiting circus that is the 2025 class right now. Obviously quarterback commit Deuce Knight is the main topic of conversation right now, but before him, elite safety Ivan Taylor was the big source of anxiety.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / July 23, 2024

Former Steeler Ike Taylor detailed harsh reality about Hines Ward's Hall of Fame case

The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted wide receiver Hines Ward in the third round of the 1998 NFL Draft. Ward would go on to have a tremendous career and become a beloved icon in Pittsburgh football history.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / July 22, 2024

Former Steelers CB Roasts Chad Johnson

The Pittsburgh Steelers versus Cincinnati Bengals rivalry is never one to miss. And even after retirement, former foes are getting after it, having some fun on social media and showing they still have plenty of trash talk left in them after football.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / July 10, 2024

Steelers' Aaron Smith Was Furious With Dick LeBeau When Ike Taylor Blew Coverage In 2005

The Pittsburgh Steelers have hundreds of stories of toe-tap catches, lightning-fast runs, and punishing tackles. While everyone has their favorite play, some are so loved that they could be on the Mount Rushmore of Exceptional Steelers Plays.

Four-Star Safety Ivan Taylor Decommits from Notre Dame

Four-star safety Ivan Taylor announced early this week that he has decommitted from Notre Dame. A member of the 2025 recruiting class, Taylor has flipped his commitment to Michigan.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / July 9, 2024

Steelers News: Ike Taylor's Son Flips Commitment to Michigan

A former Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback's son made news with his college football recruitment, featuring as one of the top high school athletes in his class.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / July 8, 2024

Son of ex-Steelers CB flips his commitment from Notre Dame

Ivan Taylor, the son of former Steelers cornerback Ike Taylor, will not be heading to Notre Dame after all.

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NFL News / Blue By Ninety / June 10, 2024

Michigan football hosting Notre Dame commitment for official visit

Michigan football got some good news on the recruiting trail on Monday, but it didn’t stop with the commitment of four-star defensive lineman Jaylen Williams.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / May 19, 2024

Ike Taylor Details Why He Believe Steelers Can Get Through Schedule Gauntlet

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ gauntlet of a schedule, especially down the back half of the season, is one of the most challenging stretches in the NFL. Many have even called it ‘unfair’ or said the Steelers got ‘screwed’ by how it played out.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / April 22, 2024

Ike Taylor Gives Insight on Steelers Scouting Department: ‘I Feel Like We Got Some of the Best Scouts’

Omar Khan has been widely considered a success in his short time as the Pittsburgh Steelers general manager, as his draft haul in 2023 was one of the best in the league.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Larry Brown Sports / December 2, 2023

Son of former Steelers CB commits to Notre Dame

Son of two-time Super Bowl-winning CB commits to Notre Dame

Notre Dame landed another major commitment on Friday.

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Notre Dame Fighting Irish on SI / December 1, 2023

Notre Dame Commit Ivan Taylor Is The Top One Percent Of People

On Friday, Notre Dame gained a massive commitment from 2025 Winter Garden (Fla.) West Orange elite safety Ivan Taylor. The son of former Pittsburgh Steeler star cornerback Ike Taylor, Ivan has been pursued by some of the premier programs in college football and for good reason.