Junior defensive lineman Demetrius "Meech" Taylor intercepts a pass from UNC quarterback Sam Howell in App State's 34-31 win over the Tar Heels on Sept. 21.
After stripping UNC’s quarterback, junior defensive lineman Demetrius Taylor scooped up the ball and ran 20 yards into the Carolina blue end zone to score his first career touchdown. As shocked Tar Heel fans looked on, he put a finger up to his mouth to silence the crowd. Taylor had a dominant performance in Chapel Hill, totaling 2.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, a fumble recovery for a touchdown and an interception.
On May 27, 1999, Taylor was born in Florida.