San Diego Athletics

USD: Fourth year player will compete with the defensive unit at linebacker... Did not play in 2015... In 2014 appeared in all 12 games and chipped in with 9 tackles (5 solo)... Tallied two stops in three separate games (Stetson, Dayton, Montana)... Named USD's 2013 Defensive Scout Player of the Year... Is a two-time PFL Honor Roll selection (2014, 2013). HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Notre Dame Preparatory where he played for Coach Gary Gregory... Four-year varsity performer... Senior year earned All-State recognition and team MVP honors... Junior year selected Honorable Mention All-State... Also competed in Track & Field. PERSONAL: Born on March 2, 1995 in Ridgewood, New Jersey... Son of Geralyn and Luke Taffuri... Chose USD for great location, excellent academics and coaching staff... Also recruited by Army and Columbia... Notes his uncle (Travis Johnson) played football at Fordham University (2002-2005). MAJOR: Accounting.