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SEASON 1EPISODE 31MAR 6, 2026

Taylor Morin on Wake Forest, NIL and the NFL

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Episode overview

How did Taylor Morin go from Westfield High School to Wake Forest record holder and the NFL? Morin discusses punt returns, NIL and the transfer portal, memorable college moments, Westfield football, signing with Philadelphia, and life after the game. Taylor explains how college revenue sharing, scholarships, position value, and athlete representation are changing recruiting decisions. He also takes listeners inside Westfield's championship culture, Wake Forest's record-setting seasons, the uncertainty of signing with an NFL team, and the education supporting his next chapter.

College football's new business model

Taylor explains how revenue sharing, scholarships, position value and representation are reshaping college football. He describes a system moving closer to the NFL model, where players must understand contracts, market value and the risks of choosing the wrong agent.

Built at Westfield and Wake Forest

From championship teams at Westfield to becoming Wake Forest’s all-time leading receiver, Taylor reflects on the team culture, versatility and education that shaped his career. His story shows how local competition and long-term development prepared him for the ACC.

Making the jump to the NFL

Taylor takes listeners inside the uncertainty of post-draft free agency, signing with Philadelphia and adjusting to the speed and complexity of an NFL offense. He also weighs future football opportunities against the engineering and MBA degrees he earned at Wake Forest.

College football's new business model

Taylor explains how revenue sharing, scholarships, position value and representation are reshaping college football. He describes a system moving closer to the NFL model, where players must understand contracts, market value and the risks of choosing the wrong agent.

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Taylor Morin

Taylor reflects on his Westfield and Wake Forest career, signing with the Philadelphia Eagles, and how education, preparation, NIL, and the transfer portal shape today's college athletes.

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