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Willie Taggart Jr. Signs With FAU Football; Will Play Under Father Willie Taggart Sr.

Florida High quarterback Willie Taggart Jr. will be playing under his father Willie Taggart next season for Florida Atlantic University after making an announcement to sign with them Wednesday. Taggart Sr. had been hired as the Owls’ head coach in December after agreeing to a five-year contract worth $3.85 million.

Taggart Jr. was the first player to sign with FAU when signing day began Wednesday initially announcing his commitment last month. He’ll joined by another player with a famous father, Peter Warrick Jr. Warrick Jr. is the son of former Florida State legend Peter Warrick, who was a receiver for the Seminoles from 1995-1999.

Warrick Jr. is a three-star cornerback from Georgia and Taggart Jr. is a dual-threat quarterback who helped Florida High make the state Class 3A championship game this past season after compiling about 3100 passing and rushing yards combined with 30 total touchdowns.

Taggart Sr. will take over for former Owls’ coach Lane Kiffin who lead the team to an 11-3 record before leaving for Ole Miss. Taggart Sr. was fired by Florida State after 21 games as head coach.

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FAU athletic director Brian White told ESPN how happy FAU was to land a coach like Taggart. “I couldn’t be more excited to have Coach Taggart on board to lead our football program,” White said in December. “Coach Taggart is a proven program builder who will develop strong relationships with our student-athletes and develop them as future leaders. His deep relationships around the state of Florida and the nation will be vital in recruiting as well. The traits he brings to the table will allow us to continue building upon our recent success.”

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