Taylor Renaud, Acadia University

Receiver Taylor Renaud returns to Acadia for his final year with the two-time defending AUS champion Acadia Axemen after spending time with the CFL's Winnipeg Blue Bombers this summer.

August 27, 2013

Football

Name: Taylor Renaud
University: Acadia University
Hometown: Winnipeg, Manitoba
High school / Cegep: St. Paul's High School
Position: Receiver
Academic program: Education
Year of eligibility: 5
Height: 6'2
Weight: 200

Key stats 2012: 7 games played, 51 receptions, 749 yards, 3 touchdowns

Awards & honours (since start of CIS career):
- 2011 AUS all-star
- 2012 AUS all-star
- 2012 second team CIS all-Canadian

PROFILE

Receiver Taylor Renaud returns to Acadia for his final year with the two-time defending AUS champion Acadia Axemen after spending time with the CFL's Winnipeg Blue Bombers this summer.

Acadia's Taylor Renaud He returns for his Bachelor of Education following a hamstring injury that sidelined him in Winnipeg. After impressing the Bombers coaching staff, Renaud is a welcome addition to a solid Acadia receiving corps.

Named as an AUS all-star in each of the past two seasons, Renaud has been an impact player since his returning from an injury in 2010 that saw him miss all but one game.

Honoured as a second team all-Canadian receiver last season, the gifted receiver was one of just five players in the country to average over 100 yards receiving per game in 2012. Taylor's 51 receptions in just seven regular season games were the third highest single season total in AUS history.

This past spring, Renaud was a guest receiver coach at the Axemen's spring camp and hopes his knowledge and confidence acquired with the Bombers and as a guest coach will add to his arsenal.

Acadia head coach Jeff Cummins on Taylor Renaud:

"Taylor has the ability to change the game and stretch the field unlike any other reciver in our conference."

"He has shown the ability to make big plays and will be expected to continue that trend in 2013. We are very glad to have Taylor back for this season."

Getting to know Taylor Renaud:

Nickname: The Ren Dog

What brought you to Acadia?
Terrific sense of community, small class size and top-notch football program.

What has been your best moment in a Acadia uniform so far?
Holding up the Jewett trophy with my teammates last season.

One thing I cannot live without is...?
My family

If I could have super-hero powers I would...?
Have super human strength

My biggest pet peeve is...?
People who chew with their mouths open

My dream vacation destination is...?
Hawaii

My dream job is...?
Professional athlete

Tell us one thing that fans may not know about you?
Having a nice jump shot in basketball.

FAVORITES:
1. Past-time/hobby: Working out
2. Food: Sushi
3. Website: www.lukesanford.ca
4. TV show: The Ellen Degeneres Show
5. Movie: Little Giants
6. Actor/Actress: Will Ferrell
7. Singer/Band: Will Smith
8. Sport (other than football): Basketball
9. Pro sports team: Winnipeg Blue Bombers
10. Pro sports athlete: Kobe Bryant

Follow Taylor on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TayRenaud1

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Taylor's Career Stats Summary (through 2012 season):

RECEIVING    GP  No.  Yds   TD Long  Avg/G  Avg/C
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2009          5   12  178    1   53  35.60  14.83
2010          1    2   20    0   15  20.00  10.00
2011          8   30  653    5   86  81.62  21.77
2012          7   51  749    3   39 107.00  14.69
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Total        21   95 1600    9   86  76.19  16.84