As the recruiting dead period winds down and doors open again for campus visits starting March 2, one name to keep an eye on in the 2027 cycle is Khalil Taylor - a four-star wide receiver out of Pine-Richland High School in Pittsburgh. Taylor is already setting his travel schedule, and Colorado will be among the first to host him for an official visit the weekend of May 15.
Taylor’s itinerary is filling up quickly. He’s also locked in trips to Georgia (May 29), Penn State (June 5), and Syracuse (June 19).
That Penn State visit carries a little extra weight - Taylor was once verbally committed to the Nittany Lions before decommitting in October, just days after the program parted ways with head coach James Franklin. Whether that visit represents a fresh start or a final look remains to be seen, but it’s a notable return to a place that once had his pledge.
And it’s not just those four schools vying for his signature. Indiana, Miami, Nebraska, and Oregon are all in the mix, making this one of the more competitive recruitments in the country for a top-tier pass catcher.
Taylor is the kind of player who turns heads the second he steps on the field. At 5-foot-11 and 180 pounds, he blends speed, shiftiness, and strong hands into a complete receiver package. He’s ranked No. 103 overall and the No. 15 wide receiver in the 2027 class by 247Sports, while the 247Sports Composite - which aggregates rankings across the industry - places him at No. 65 overall and the No. 14 wideout.
The production backs up the hype. As a junior, Taylor hauled in 16 touchdowns and earned first-team all-conference honors, along with second-team All-American recognition at the high school level.
That came on the heels of a monster sophomore season in 2024, when he caught 51 passes for 932 yards and 22 touchdowns - numbers that earned him conference Player of the Year. And if you’re wondering about his speed, he’s got that too: an 11.05-second 100-meter dash in track season shows he’s not just quick on tape - he’s got verified wheels.
Taylor’s recruitment is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing storylines in the 2027 class. With a strong mix of Power Five programs involved and visits lined up across the country, this is a player who will have no shortage of options. What’s clear already: wherever he lands, Khalil Taylor has the tools to be a game-changer at the next level.