Tyrod Taylor named Sportsperson of the Year at Peninsula Sports Club Headliner’s Night

The Hampton Roads Convention Center was bustling with excitement on Monday night as the Peninsula Sports Club hosted the 74th Annual Headliner’s Night. Athletes from the past, present, and future were all recognized for their athletic achievements. Local collegiate and high school athletes were honored for their contributions on and off the field, as well as their academic accomplishments. Six high school athletes were awarded college scholarships for their hard work and dedication.

Among the honorees was Hampton native Tyrod Taylor, who was named the Peninsula Sports Club Sportsperson of the Year. Taylor has an impressive athletic background, starting with leading the Hampton Crabbers to a state title in 2005 during his high school career. He then went on to play at Virginia Tech, where he was inducted into the Virginia Tech Hall of Fame. Taylor was named the ACC Player of the Year in 2010 and led the Hokies to three ACC Championships.

Taylor is currently in his thirteenth season in the NFL, playing for the New York Jets. Throughout his NFL career, he won a Super Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens in 2012 and made a Pro-Bowl appearance in 2015 as the Quarterback for the Buffalo Bills. His success both on and off the field has earned him recognition as a true sportsman in the community.

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