Brock Taylor Sets Vanderbilt Football’s All-Time Leading Scorer Mark in First Half of Alabama Game

A record-setting kick

Taylor reached 256 career points with his second-quarter field goal from 52 yards against Alabama. The kick moved Vanderbilt ahead 3-0 and put him past the former record of 255 points.

Bryant Hahnfeldt, who kicked for Vanderbilt from 2005 to 2008, had held the scoring record. Taylor has two more weeks this season and another year of eligibility to add to his total.

Taylor’s career numbers

In three years as Vanderbilt’s kicker, Taylor has made 45 of 51 field-goal attempts and 121 of 123 extra points. He is 9-for-11 from at least 50 yards.

A week before the Alabama game, Taylor made six field goals against Mississippi State, setting Vanderbilt’s record for most field goals in a game. He had said earlier that week that he wanted more chances, and then made the most of them.

Focused on consistency

Taylor said he is working to make his performance translate to the next level. “There’s a huge emphasis on consistency,” Taylor said Tuesday. He said he is thankful for how his career has gone but believes he can reach a higher level. Taylor also emphasized that his priority is helping Vanderbilt win, rather than building his own profile.