Newberry College Athletics

Taylor Cornett completed his second season as the Wolves’ offensive line coach in 2019.

Cornett coach Tyler Anderson to his second career Second Team All-SAC selection in 2019 and saw fellow offensive lineman Tyler Lindsay receive a CoSIDA Academic All-District nod. The unit paved the way for a balanced offense that averaged 168 yards per game on the ground and 177 through the air, saw its quarterbacks lead the conference in completion percentage, and paved the way for running back Chance Walker's 261-yard, six touchdown performance at Catawba that set numerous school and league records and earn National Player of the Week honors.

Cornett’s knowledge and experience stretches into every facet of the game as he has coached various units in offense, defense, and special teams. His recent stint at Presbyterian College saw him coach the tight ends and special teams under Varn, who served as the Offensive Coordinator for the Blue Hose. He worked on pass protection and run-game concepts, assisted with player development, and was the lead recruiter in parts of three states.

Some key accomplishments from his stay there were Keith Pearson's Big-South Conference-leading kickoff return average of 21.8 yards and helping freshman running back Torrance Marable a league-leading 1,038 rushing yards.

Prior to Presbyterian, Cornett worked at Appalachian State University as a Graduate Assistant. During the 2014-2015 season he aided the defense and special teams. He then followed that year up working with the tight ends. His overall responsibilities were to lead daily practices and assist with game day and opponent planning.

While at App in 2015, he helped coach an offense that ranked No. 1 in total offense and No. 2 in scoring in the Sun Belt Conference. Cornett also saw a student-athlete tie the school’s single season touchdown record and be named to the 2016 John Mackey Award Watch List. Appalachian State finished that same season going 11-2, the most wins in Sun Belt Conference History, and won the Camellia Bowl against Ohio.

His other coaching stints include Brevard College and West Port High School. Cornett worked primarily on the offensive side with focuses on the offensive line, wide receivers, tight ends, and special teams. He helped Brevard to the South Atlantic Confrence lead in kickoff return average and West Port to county highs in total offense and scoring. He also mentored two West Port offensive linemen that earned All-District distinction and signed with Division I teams.

The Citadel graduate obtained his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 2009. Cornett was a four-year starter for the Bulldogs and a two-time All-Southern Conference Tight End.