Taylor Klein

Height:
5-11
Weight:
220
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Lexington, Ky.
High School:
Paul L. Dunbar HS

In fifth year in program and third as Blazers[apos] regular snapper on punts and placekicks ... has received Conference USA Commissioner[apos]s Honor Roll accolades last three years ... listed as No. 1 snapper entering fall practice. 2011: Was Blazers[apos] regular snapper for third season in a row ... earned a spot on C-USA Commissioner[apos]s Honor Roll. 2010: Took care of starting snapper duties for UAB for second year in a row ... named to C-USA Commissioner[apos]s Honor Roll. 2009: Handled snapper duties for the Blazers both on punts and placekicks ... was tabbed to Conference USA All-Freshman Team honors following season ... named to C-USA Commissioner[apos]s Honor Roll ... registered four tackles for the Blazers on punt team. 2008: Member of scout team and was redshirted. High School: Attended Paul L. Dunbar High in Lexington, Ky. ... as a prep senior, he earned all-state, all-city and all-region accolades as a defensive end ... tabbed all-city and all-region as a sophomore and junior ... recognized as all-state at offensive tackle following junior season ... also participated on wrestling team and track & field squad ... finished fourth in state in wrestling. Personal: Born Sept. 14, 1990 at Lexington, Ky. ... son of Daphne Stephens and Walt Klein ... major is accounting.