Taylor Decker, a National Football League offensive tackle for the Detroit Lions, was born on August 23, 1993. He played collegiate football at Ohio State.
Decker tosses the ball into the crowd in celebration after catching a touchdown pass from Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford on December 2, 2018. Following the game, Decker tweeted that it was his first touchdown and that he had been playing football since first grade.
He also requested a way to contact the fan who had captured it. On December 3, 2018, Decker made contact with the fan who had caught it and returned his first-ever touchdown ball.
Where did Taylor Decker go to high school?
Butler High School in Vandalia, Ohio was Decker’s alma mater. He began his football career as a left tackle for three years. Rivals.com rated him four stars and placed him as the class’s 23rd-best offensive tackle.
His first choice for college football was Notre Dame, but he finally chose Ohio State. Decker also played basketball in high school in addition to football.
