Indiana DB Raheem Layne and TE Kham Taylor Announce Return to IUFB for 2021
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Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)
After missing the entire 2020 season due to injury, Indiana defensive back Raheem Layne and tight end Kham Taylor have announced they will return in 2021. Layne had 13 starts in his IU career and played in 37 games for the Hoosiers since 2017. Taylor did not play this season after transferring from South Alabama.
Layne has made 82 total tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, six pass breakups and a forced fumble. “You take a guy like Raheem Layne, who will be back with us, he is a very gifted player that can play multiple positions. He is probably a guy that can play them all.” Allen said on signing day. Layne was also Indiana’s 2019 Special Teams Play of the Year.
Layne and Taylor join Michael Ziemba as Hoosiers who have decided to come back for the 2021 season.
IU Player Decision Tracker:
Announced his return on 1/5
As a core special teams player and rotational DE, Ziemba provides a nice blend of experience and talent for Indiana in two phases of the game.
https://twitter.com/Ziemba42/status/1346487667077341184?s=20
DB #0 Raheem Layne
Announced his return on 1/5
Layne will be back in 2021 after missing the entire 2020 season due to injury. After switching his number to zero and his position to safety, it’s unclear at this time exactly where he will play in the defensive backfield in 2021.
https://twitter.com/Raheeemm6/status/1346499507463323657?s=20
TE #85 Kham Taylor
Announced his return on 1/5
After transferring in from South Alabama prior to the 2020 season, Taylor missed the entirety of his first season in Bloomington due to injury. A strong blocking tight end, he should help IU in the run game and give time for some of Indiana’s young tight ends to bulk up.
https://twitter.com/KhamTaylor/status/1346506370313498626?s=20
DE #97 Tramar Reece
The redshirt junior announced his intent to transfer on 1/4
C #57 Harry Crider
Decision not yet made. NFL options and graduation are possible for the senior from Columbus, Indiana.
Prediction: Leaves for NFL
WR #1 Whop Philyor
Decision not yet made. NFL options and graduation are possible for the senior from Tampa, Florida.
Prediction: Leaves for NFL
WR #3 Ty Fryfogle
Decision not yet made. NFL options and graduation are possible for the Big Ten Receiver of the Year.
Prediction: Returns to Indiana
DB #9 Marcelino McCrary-Ball
Decision not yet made. McCrary-Ball missed the entire season in 2020 after tearing his ACL prior to the season.
Prediction: Returns to Indiana
OG #51 Mackenzie Nworah
Decision not yet made. Nworah was a mainstay on the offensive line at right guard during his time at Indiana so far, which was five seasons.
Prediction: Graduates
OG #72 Dylan Powell
Decision not yet made. The Stanford transfer provided a big boost for Indiana at both guard spots in 2020. He would be a sixth-year player if he returned.
Prediction: Returns to Indiana
K #90 Jared Smolar
Decision not yet made. Smolar served as the kickoff specialist for Indiana in 2020.
Prediction: Graduates
DT #51 Jovan Swann
Decision not yet made. The Stanford transfer from Center Grove was a major part of the rotation at defensive tackle in 2020.
Prediction: Returns to Indiana
P #94 Haydon Whitehead
Decision not yet made. Whitehead has been one of the B1G’s best punters since his arrival at IU.
Prediction: Returns to Indiana
DT #98 Jerome Johnson
Decision not yet made. The fifth-year senior from Mississippi was outstanding again for Indiana this year.
Prediction: Leaves for NFL
RB #8 Stevie Scott
Decision not yet made. The junior from New York would be smart to get feedback from the NFL.
Prediction: Returns to Indiana
DB #22 Jamar Johnson
Decision not yet made. The junior from Florida has been an absolute star for Indiana and his versatility would make him attractive to many teams in the NFL. He would be smart to gather feedback this offseason.
Prediction: Returns to Indiana